The Food as Medicine Revolution

White Paper
Benefit planning

Summary

Payers are grappling with rising healthcare costs, largely driven by preventable chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. At the root of this crisis is an alarming reality about the state of nutrition in the United States. Seventy percent of the U.S. food supply is made up of ultra-processed foods. These foods are directly linked to the development of chronic disease and poor metabolic health. While medical science consistently points to lifestyle factors—especially diet—as key drivers of preventable chronic conditions, traditional healthcare models continue to overlook the underlying habits that lead to poor health. It’s time to rethink America’s approach to healthcare by treating food as medicine.

In our latest white paper, we explore the science behind the food as medicine movement and its potential to unlock multiple points of ROI for health plans and employers.

Download our latest white paper to learn:

The hidden costs of poor diet—for payers, employers, and the U.S. economy
How nutrition-focused interventions can prevent and potentially reverse chronic disease
Why food-first benefits help attract and retain top talent, especially Gen Z
How data shows food as medicine initiatives have the potential to lower healthcare costs, reduce utilization, and improve workplace performance