Dear John,

The April theme issue of Health Affairs focuses on key policy issues at the intersection of food, nutrition, and health.

Don't miss our theme issue briefing tomorrow.

F O O D   I S   M E D I C I N E

Food For Thought: A Vision For Generative ‘Food Is Medicine’

John R. Lumpkin et al.

‘Food Is Medicine’ In The US: A National Survey Of Public Perceptions Of Care, Practices, And Policies

Ronit Ridberg et al.

What Is ‘Food Is Medicine,’ Really? Policy Considerations On The Road To Health Care Coverage

Colin M. Schwartz et al.

Equity And Justice In Food As Medicine

Jessica Bylander

M E D I C A L L Y   T A I L O R E D   M E A L S

Estimated Impact Of Medically Tailored Meals On Health Care Use And Expenditures In 50 US States

Shuyue Deng et al.

Modeling The Value Of ‘Food Is Medicine’: Challenges And Opportunities For Scaling Up Medically Tailored Meals

Katrika Palar and Chesa Cox

M E D I C A I D

Medicaid Nutrition Supports Associated With Reductions In Hospitalizations And ED Visits In Massachusetts, 2020–23

Kurt Hager et al.

States’ Use Of Medicaid Managed Care ‘In Lieu Of Services’ Authority To Address Poor Nutrition

Kathryn Garfield et al.

Food Is More Than Just Medicine

Amanda Bank

Health Affairs Branded Post:

Kalahn Taylor-Clark, Wilna Paulemon & Jacquelyn Caglia

Sponsored by Merck for Mothers

Join Health Affairs tomorrow April 8 for a virtual event exploring our theme issue on food, nutrition, and health.

This event is free and open for all to attend. 

Panel topics include: 

• Food is Medicine,
• Food and Nutrition Insecurity, Equity, and Justice,
• Government Programs & Policies, and
• Community Voices.

Food, Nutrition & Health Special Series

Health Affairs produced a special four-part series to compliment the theme issue's focus on the intersection of food, nutrition, and health.

Catch up on what we've released so far.

Water Insecurity w/ Na'Taki Osborne Jelks

Food Support Programs w/ Diane Schanzenbach

Implications Of The Health Care System’s Design For Administrative Costs

Michael E. Chernew and Karisa Lasoff