Food as Medicine
The discussion highlights the challenges healthcare professionals face in prescribing nutritious meals due to lack of education and reimbursement options. Medicare Advantage is emerging as a pivotal player in this landscape, offering flexibility to provide additional benefits, including food as medicine. As private insurers explore meal benefits, there's potential for significant cost savings and improved patient care, emphasizing the importance of supporting these initiatives.In this clip
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The Doctor's Farmacy with Mark Hyman, M.D.
Food Is Medicine: How Doctors Can Prescribe Food For Chronic Disease | Mark Walker
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