Tag: Fim

According to a study published in JAMA, national implementation of medically tailored meals for high-risk individuals could save $13.6 billion annually by preventing hospitalizations. The Food is Medicine (FIM) program leverages this connection, providing food and nutrition services to prevent, manage, and treat chronic illnesses linked to diet.

According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, over 90% of the $4.5 trillion the U.S. spends annually on healthcare goes toward treating chronic conditions, many of which are closely linked to diet. Addressing this, the Food as Medicine Act is proposed legislation aimed at funding and expanding programs that integrate nutrition into healthcare to combat these diet-related illnesses.