Foodsmart

Happy to be a part of all of the great work being done to support the Chicago community.

Today, we're announcing our partnership with TPG and their $200M investment in Foodsmart to expand the reach of foodcare. This is about more than using food as medicine—it's about caring for the whole person and eliminating roadblocks to a healthier life. Together with TPG we’ll expand our network of virtual dietitians – already the largest in the country– and we’ll integrate our foodcare solutions into more health plans and healthcare systems, to fulfill our goal of advancing health equity with nutrition. More information on our funding and the future of Foodsmart via Forbes in Inside Foodsmart’s Mission To Fight Food Insecurity By Making Healthy Eating Habits More Accessible To Everyone: https://lnkd.in/gaUV_w7d CC: Jason Langheier MD, MPH, Frank Williams #Nutrition #FoodAsMedicine #Telenutrition #TechFunding #HealthTech

Join us for a free webinar this Wednesday, June 26th, from 12-1pm EST for a deep dive on hydration! Learn about the crucial role water plays in vital processes like digestion and metabolism, and understand the importance of staying hydrated for your overall health. Register now to save your spot: https://lnkd.in/g6zNCx-g #Webinar #Hydration #Health #Wellness #StayHydrated #Nutrition 

We sat down with Gabby Landsverk at Business Insider to discuss how doctor-designed food prescriptions are helping patients prevent illness, as part of her latest “Trends in Healthcare” series. We reveal the top 5 superfoods to incorporate into your diet—and the best part is, they’re inexpensive and you can find them all at your local grocery store. Read more about how the ‘foodcare’ movement is creating a paradigm shift in healthcare and how Foodsmart is helping members like Maya get culturally relevant food to meet their health goals. #Food #Diet #Medicine #Health https://lnkd.in/gccFdjSd 

“Payers are juggling many priorities and want an integrated solution. The players winning RFPs are combining complementary service components to deliver an integrated ‘foodcare’ model—at a minimum, this means enabling personalized telenutrition and sustainable food access.” - Jason Langheier MD, MPH, CEO & Founder of Foodsmart See more from our recent feature in Rock Health's article diving into the momentum behind the #foodasmedicine sector. https://lnkd.in/gfy6cBxi

Food insecurity remains a silent crisis affecting countless lives, but healthcare plans like Wisconsin’s Chorus Community Health Plans are paving the way for change for its community. Through its 3 year partnership with Foodsmart, Chorus is not only addressing immediate needs but also nurturing long-term health outcomes with:  🥦 Direct access to nutritious food for underserved populations  📘 Educational programs on healthy eating 🤝 Support systems that empower individuals and families More from Amanda Jaffe in Food Bank News here: https://lnkd.in/g7nhZyrV #HealthcareInnovation #FoodAsMedicine #Nutrition #Telenutrition #FoodInsecurity

🗓️ Join us on May 29th at 12pm EST for our free webinar: "Women's Wellness: Nutrition You Need to Thrive." Learn about practical strategies tailored to women, empowering you to optimize your well-being from the inside out. From navigating the ebbs and flows of hormonal balance, whether it's fertility or the menopausal transition, to fortifying bone and heart health, every dietary choice plays a pivotal role in nurturing your vitality. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dKvCTU_p

Exciting developments in the #foodcare realm! Foodsmart is thrilled to be featured in Rock Health's upcoming publication as a #foodbenefitsmanagement provider bringing #foodasmedicine to the forefront of healthcare.

"Chorus Community Health Plans (CCHP) saw significant savings after partnering with telenutrition company Foodsmart, according to a study released by the insurer and company on April 25,” writes Tim Casey in his latest for AIS Health, an MMIT (Managed Markets Insight & Technology) Company. Last week, we released results from our three-year partnership with CCHP, which featured the first-ever findings that foodcare lowers health plan costs for Medicaid & Marketplace members by improving food access & affordability while addressing chronic condition health outcomes. Read more about the findings: https://lnkd.in/gYFiV2bz #FoodAsMedicine #Nutrition #Medicaid 

Providers, politicians, and insurers have acknowledged that foodcare and food as medicine can address chronic conditions and food insecurity at scale, yet we’ve lacked the evidence showing that these services can reduce healthcare costs for Medicaid populations – until now. We’ve partnered with Wisconsin’s Chorus Community Health Plans to evaluate the impact of our foodcare program on reducing healthcare costs, improving patient outcomes, and reducing food insecurity. Over the past three years, we’ve documented the impact of our program, resulting in: 💲 Average net claims savings of $33 PMPM 🏃♀️ Dramatic health benefits 🍏 Improved nutrition access & affordability This isn't just cost-saving; it's life-changing, proving that preventative, nutrition-focused care is the future for a more sustainable health system. More in HIT Consultant Media here: https://lnkd.in/eXeqDwms CC: Jason Langheier MD, MPH, Dexter Shurney, Mark Rakowski #HealthcareInnovation #FoodAsMedicine #Nutrition #Telenutrition #FoodInsecurity