Feeding America: Food As Medicine Programs Cut Hospitalizations
Feeding America and the Elevance Health Foundation released the results of a landmark three-year evaluation showing that consistent access to nutritious food led to a 14% reduction in hospitalizations and an 11% drop in emergency department visits. The initiative, supported by a $14.1 million philanthropic grant, successfully integrated food insecurity screening and medically appropriate grocery distribution across 13 states.
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This massive evaluation provides the robust evidence base needed for larger-scale payer reimbursement, signaling a transition for Food is Medicine from philanthropic pilots into a core, reimbursable medical benefit with proven ROI.
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