The case studies highlighted on this website showcase real-world examples of Food Is Medicine initiatives being implemented in communities, health systems, and organizations across the United States. These materials were developed by the organizations and feature their experiences, approaches, and outcomes. They are shared to help users learn from promising practices and innovative models in the field and do not represent official HHS guidance, recommendations, or endorsements.
Harvard Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation (CHLPI) Food Is Medicine Case Studies
A collection of state, health systems, and community-based case studies highlighting policy approaches, implementation strategies, and financing models for Food Is Medicine interventions. These are specifically focused on local food sourcing to ensure the most effective use of food purchasing dollars in Food is Medicine interventions.
Lexicon of Food: Food Is Medicine Case Studies
An interactive collection of Food Is Medicine programs and initiatives from across the country, showcasing a breadth of implementation models, partnerships, and community impacts. These case studies show how Food is Medicine can lower healthcare costs for both patients and providers. Specific cases include models that focus on ProduceRx, Medically Tailored Meals, Teaching Kitchens, and Fresh Food Farmacies.
Aspen Food & Society Food Is Medicine Community Action Plan Case Studies
Real-world examples from communities nationwide demonstrating how local leaders, health systems, and community organizations are implementing Food Is Medicine strategies to improve health outcomes. These case studies underscore the importance of centering the community and are inclusive of varying models and aspects of Food is Medicine interventions, from coding for Food is Medicine programs to programs designed primarily for older adults.
A California-based Food Is Medicine model that delivers medically supportive groceries and nutrition services through partnerships with health plans, providers, and community organizations. These cases are focused on how impact is measured, from clinical metrics to overall cost savings.
The True Cost of Food Case Study
Explores the broader economic, health, environmental, and social impacts of food systems, helping those working to improve public health understand the value proposition of investing in nutrition and Food Is Medicine interventions. The report’s top-line findings show that national implementation of medically tailored meals can save billions in health care costs, and importantly, how produce prescription programs can greatly reduce negative health outcomes like cardiovascular events.
