A medically tailored meal delivery service provided to homebound and critically or chronically ill individuals in Massachusetts achieved a 16 percent net reduction in health care costs, according to a new study published today in the April issue of Health Affairs. Dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare services, these individuals are among the highest cost, highest needs patients.
Read MoreGood food isn’t just good for the body — it might also curb hospital stays and health care costs for some patients with chronic conditions, according to new research.
Read MorePatients who received medically tailored meals were less likely to use more expensive healthcare services and were also less likely to be admitted to the hospital.
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