Food Is Medicine Coalition
2024 Federal Policy Agenda
Robust research shows that when MTMs are included as part of a treatment plan for the highest risk in our communities, the service results in higher patient satisfaction, better health outcomes and lower healthcare costs. Despite this evidence, there has been limited federal support for MTMs. To correct this service gap, FIMC agencies for years have fostered healthcare innovation through Medicaid, Medicare and other healthcare funding streams, further demonstrating the efficacy of the MTM intervention. The COVID-19 pandemic has only underscored the urgent need for MTM, as FIMC agencies remained open throughout the pandemic to continue to serve their clients and expand tailored nutrition services at home.
Recent Focus Areas
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
The White House has announced that they will hold the second White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health in September of 2022 to learn more and read our priorities follow the link above.
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As new rules and legislation arise, the Food is Medicine Coalition works together to provide input to the local, state and federal governments concerning medically tailored meals through the lens of equity. To review our sign on and comment letters follow this link
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Due to the lack of federal, state and local policy surrounding medically tailored meals, programs in the Food is Medicine Coalition often work with their state governments, healthcare plans, and hospitals to participate in state-based innovation plans. To see what type of healthcare innovation our coalition is involved in follow this link.
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to keep updated with the latest news from the Food is Medicine Coalition please visit our Policy News Page.