NPPC News
Today, the NPPC submitted a response to the CY2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule. Here is an excerpt from the letter: “…we believe…
08/18/2025- Leaders from Aspirus Health recently hosted State Representative Scott Krug on August 11 for a site visit to Aspirus Wisconsin Rapids … Read full news…
08/08/2025- Washtenaw County Health Department, in partnership with the Ypsilanti Farmers Market, is showcasing its produce prescription program this Saturday for National Farmers Market Week.Residents…
08/06/2025- To address these knowledge gaps, we evaluated the health and economic impact of PRx programs for patients with diabetes and food insecurity in each…
08/05/2025- Produce prescription and fruit and vegetable voucher incentive programs have improved affordability and access to fresh food. However, barriers remain in scaling and implementing…
08/04/2025- The Make America Healthy Again Commission is one of President Donald Trump’s focus efforts. However, there has been a disconnect between the stated goals…
7/31/25 Discover how the “Food as Medicine” movement is reshaping health care and what it means for patients, providers, and the future of wellness. On…
07/31/25- DETROIT, — Meridian Health Plan of Michigan, Inc. (“Meridian“), a leading managed care organization in Michigan, and the Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation…
07/29/25- Food insecurity and other unmet social needs can contribute to adverse outcomes for mothers and newborns. Food is Medicine (FIM) approaches are promising for…
07/25/2025- A group from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is leading a study that addresses food security among cancer patients. The UAMS…
07/16/2025- New York city’s public hospital system is joining the “food as medicine” movement, offering “prescriptions” for free boxes of fresh produce — tomatoes, potatoes,…
07/15/2025- In this Diabetes in Real Life column, Susan Weiner, MS, RDN, CDN, CDCES, FADCES, talks with Sarah Hormachea, MS, RD, CDCES, BC-ADM, about the…
07/15/2025– The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) submitted updated policy recommendations to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission, offering proven strategies to reduce diet-related…
7/14/25 – DURING THE LAST several years, “food is medicine” has become a buzzy phrase among hospitals, researchers, and social media influencers alike. The promise…
07/14/2025- Since July 2023, Dr. Mozaffarian has been the director of the Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University, a research, policy engagement, and education…
07/10/2025- At a lower west side commercial kitchen nestled underneath rooftop greenery, about 70 meal prep volunteers, dressed in white aprons and clear bouffant caps,…
07/08/2025 – Oregon State University Extension Service has launched a new Columbia Gorge Food Security Survey to better understand community needs and guide future food-related…
07/08/2025 – Franciscan Health is teaming up with the Franciscan Health Foundation to offer the Produce Prescription Program, aimed at assisting with chronic disease management.…
07/03/2025- Food insecurity, poor nutrition, and diet-related diseases create major intersecting health challenges. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has identified food insecurity as a high-priority…
07/02/2025- Food insecurity is linked with suboptimal diet and comprises an important risk factor for nutrition-related chronic diseases. Fresh food prescription programs are designed to…
07/01/2025- Produce Prescription programs (PPRs), in which healthcare providers prescribe no- or low-cost produce, have shown promise in improving food security, health outcomes and produce…
07/01/2025- The Milken Institute recently released a report positioning employers as key allies in advancing food-based solutions to improve employee health and well-being. The blueprint…
06/26/2025 – Advocates appreciate that RFK Jr. wants to prioritize healthy living. But they fear that budget cuts will imperil some of the pilot programs…
06/21/2025- In Washington, D.C., where neighborhood lines often map onto life expectancies, food insecurity has become a pressing public health issue. Wards 7 and 8,…
06/18/2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) gathered fresh produce and floral industry leaders this week for The Washington Conference (#TWC2025), rallying members to…
06/18/25- WALTHAM, Mass. — A case study of Waltham Fields Community Farm’s VegRx program shows how produce prescription programs can improve community health and strengthen…
6/18/25 – The NPPC responds to the MAHA Commission report. Here’s an excerpt from the statement: “The National Produce Prescription Collaborative (NPPC) issued the following…
06/18/2025- On June 11, 2025, advocates in health care and community-based organizations highlighted statewide innovations at North Carolina’s first Food is Medicine Symposium, hosted by…
06/17/2025- Today About Fresh, a non-profit dedicated to advancing social innovation at the intersection of food and healthcare systems, announced a partnership with Neighborhood Healthcare,…
06/17/2025- Across the country, Governors are driving a new phase of healthcare transformation—one that positions healthy food as a reimbursable, clinically relevant intervention to address…