Foodsmart Introduces Food-is-Medicine Benefits Management (FBM): Turning Food Spend Into a Clinically Accountable Program
Foodsmart has launched a new program called Food-is-Medicine Benefits Management (FBM) to help health plans manage and provide clinical oversight for nutrition interventions. The initiative aims to bring financial accountability and operational structure to programs like medically tailored groceries and nutrition support, which have been shown to improve health outcomes and reduce hospitalizations.
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This article highlights the shift toward professionalizing 'Food is Medicine' programs by integrating them into formal healthcare benefits management, addressing the need for clinical governance in nutrition-based interventions.
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