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Scaling Food Is Medicine Through Primary Care: Three Strategies for States

Center for Health Care Strategies·October 1, 2026
Scaling Food Is Medicine Through Primary Care: Three Strategies for States

This report from the Center for Health Care Strategies outlines how states can integrate Food is Medicine interventions, such as medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling, into primary care settings for Medicaid members. It emphasizes the importance of improving patient identification and referral processes, strengthening partnerships between healthcare providers and community-based organizations, and supporting data exchange to better manage chronic, diet-related conditions.

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The article highlights the shifting focus from merely establishing Food is Medicine benefits to the operational challenge of implementing them effectively within the primary care landscape to improve patient outcomes.

By Amanda Bank·Read original article on Center for Health Care Strategies
Food is Medicine
Medicaid
Primary Care
Healthcare Policy
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