Flavor and Wellness

Healthcare Policy

3 articles

A split image contrasting a healthy meal preparation with a closed door, symbolizing the promise and barriers of Food is Medicine programs.
Nutrition

Food is Medicine faces implementation pitfalls, risking access.

Medically-tailored meals reduce metabolic syndrome prevalence by 30%, according to PMC .

Ryan Patel·April 19, 2026
Diverse Medicaid patients receiving fresh, healthy food and nutritional guidance at a community market, symbolizing the 'Food is Medicine' initiative in Missouri.
Nutrition

Missouri House Approves 'Food is Medicine' Bill for Medicaid Patients

The Missouri House has approved a 'Food is Medicine' bill, a bipartisan effort to help Medicaid recipients with chronic diet-related illnesses access healthy food and nutritional counseling. This initiative aims to improve health outcomes and reduce long-term healthcare expenditures.

Ryan Patel·April 4, 2026
Hospital kitchen staff, including chefs and dietitians, preparing nutritious meals, symbolizing the CMS directive on federal nutrition standards and patient care.
Nutrition

CMS Memo Reinforces Hospital Nutrition Obligations for Patients

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a memo reminding hospitals of their obligations to meet federal nutrition standards, tying patient meals to the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Medicare reimbursement.

Ryan Patel·April 2, 2026