NationsBenefits, Instacart Team Up To Provide Online Grocery Services
Through a new partnership, health plans that use NationsBenefits can offer Instacart’s grocery delivery services as a supplemental benefit.
Kaiser Permanente Unveils Food is Medicine Center of Excellence
Kaiser Permanente’s new Food is Medicine Center of Excellence will “combine clinical services, research, education and community engagement,” according to the organization.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Heali Contracts With California Medicaid, Unveils Medical Nutrition Therapy Tool
Heali's new Medical Nutrition Therapy tool offers patients and providers access to a library of evidence-based dietary recommendations.
How Food-as-Medicine Execs Are Responding to Kellogg CEO’s ‘Let Them Eat Flakes’ Remarks
Kellogg CEO Gary Pilnick recently encouraged families struggling to put food on the table to turn to cereal as their go-to dinner option. Food-as-medicine executives are none too thrilled about his comments — they argue that the remarks underscore the dire need to increase public education about affordable, healthy meal planning.
Foodsmarts’ New Program Allows Doctors to Prescribe Produce Just as Easily as They Can Medication
Foodsmart is rolling out its new program that enables doctors to refer their patients to Foodsmart's dieticians and healthy eating platform, as well as write prescriptions for healthy food just as easily as they might a normal pharmacy prescription. The initiative is being rolled out at Advocate Health, Intermountain Health and Memorial Hermann Health System.
‘Food Equity Can’t Be a Side Gig’: How Food as Medicine is Becoming A Core Team Capability
As the food as medicine movement grows, some payers and healthcare organizations are carving out specific roles and teams dedicated to food and nutrition. Doing so can be beneficial considering the significant impact diet can have on health outcomes.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
NourishedRx, ProHealth Connect Team Up To Expand Access to Nutrition Support
Through a new partnership, NourishedRx's nutrition offerings are accessible for members of 46 payers with food benefits through a ProHealth Connect-supported OTC or flex card. These members will be able to receive NourishedRx’s food delivery services and its wraparound support.
Season Health Snags $7M for Food-as-Medicine Platform
Season Health has secured a $7 million investment from Inception Health and Ziegler Link-age Fund. The financing will be used to develop and scale its food-as-medicine programs, including for diabetes and high-risk pregnancies.
Season Health Expands Provider Network Through Strategic Asset Acquisition from Wellory
By acquiring clinical assets from Wellory, Season Health will be able to greatly expand its provider network. The company will also gain national contracts with Aetna and Cigna.
Food as Medicine Startup Launches With $3M in Funding
The Heali app, which launched Thursday, offers personalized nutrition plans for more than 200 chronic conditions, including diabetes, allergies, autoimmune issues and gastrointestinal issues. Users can also access nutrition studies that explain the benefits of certain foods, as well as recipes that fit their diet.
Maximize Revenue and Patient Care with Strategic Weight Loss Management
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
Personalized Nutrition: Tomorrow’s Approach to Nutrition
In the future, research in personalized nutrition needs to focus on understanding the role of nutrition throughout the entire lifespan and address diet-related conditions through comprehensive interventions that go beyond simply choosing healthy foods.
Report: The 4 Challenges Facing the Food as Medicine Movement
The food as medicine movement is gaining momentum, but there are several challenges, according to a PitchBook report. These challenges include resistance to diet restrictions and difficulty in tracking compliance.
How Highmark Health Is Battling Food Insecurity
Highmark Health has been launching a series of initiatives to support the "food as medicine" movement, including a program that provides some West Virginia residents with debit cards to purchase healthy food at Dollar General stores.
Uber Health Launches Grocery, Over-the-counter Delivery Service for Patients
Providers and payers will be able to use Uber Health to deliver healthy groceries and over-the-counter items to patients who need them. They'll be able to do this on the same platform they use to request non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery.
FarmboxRx Launches Program To Support Those Battling Food Insecurity
FarmboxRx’s new program, called Feed by FarmboxRx, will supply 200 people affected by SNAP cuts with one box of mixed fresh produce and one box of pantry items each month for six months. They'll also receive educational materials on how to prepare the food.