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medically tailored meals

Coverage of medically tailored meals in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 14 · 17:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 9 · 10:00 UTC
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Medicaidtopic1Robert F. Kennedyperson1U.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesorganization1Tufts Universityorganization1Massachusettsplace1food is medicinetopic1diabetestopic1Project Angel Foodorganization1KTLA 5organization1Lead with Love: Going the Distancetopic1Los Angeles Countyplace1America’s public health programsorganization1healthcare systemtopic1
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  • HEALTHJul 9 · 10:00 UTCLOUISIANA ILLUMINATOR
    Medicaid meal deliveries reduce hospital visits and costs

    A study found that Medicaid patients receiving home-delivered medically tailored meals had 31% fewer hospitalizations and 20% fewer emergency department visits, with per-person healthcare costs decreasing by $3,433. States like Massachusetts, California, and New York offer such programs for conditions like diabetes and heart disease, part of the 'food is medicine' movement.

  • HEALTHJun 26 · 20:23 UTCKTLA 5
    Watch Project Angel Food's 'Lead with Love' telethon on KTLA

    KTLA 5 and Project Angel Food are hosting the annual 'Lead with Love: Going the Distance' telethon to raise funds for medically tailored meals delivered to people with serious illnesses in Los Angeles County. The event is described as a 'star-studded feel-good giveback event.'

  • HEALTHJun 14 · 17:00 UTCTHE HILL
    America’s public health programs must cover medically tailored meals

    America’s public health programs are urged to cover medically tailored meals, as these meals improve health outcomes and reduce system costs. Prescribing nourishing meals leads to healthier individuals and lower healthcare expenditures.