Nourish, the leading food-as-medicine platform, has announced a new partnership with ModifyHealth to expand its program. This collaboration allows individuals across the country to order medically tailored meals prescribed by registered dietitians (RDs) directly through the Nourish platform, overcoming geographical and financial barriers to food security.
“Food as medicine programs have been shown to significantly improve health outcomes, yet many Americans face barriers accessing nutritious food,” said Aidan Dewar, Co-Founder and CEO of Nourish. “With our new partnership with ModifyHealth, we’re tackling food insecurity—both geographical and financial—by providing medically tailored meals that are covered by health plans so that more people can experience the health benefits of proper nutrition.”
1 in 8 Americans experience food insecurity, a challenge exacerbated for those with chronic illnesses. Medically tailored meals can improve health outcomes, reduce hospitalizations, and lower overall healthcare costs by providing the necessary nutrition for managing chronic conditions effectively.
Through this partnership, ModifyHealth will deliver Nourish’s medically tailored meals directly to patients’ doors. These meals are specifically designed to meet dietary needs and support health management, making quality nourishment more accessible, especially for those facing barriers to healthy food.
“We’re excited to partner with Nourish to provide ModifyHealth’s industry-leading medically tailored meals prescribed by Nourish’s dietitian team,” said Hagan Jordan, Chief Commercial Officer at ModifyHealth. “This collaboration simplifies and enhances the process of lifestyle changes for dietitians and their patients.”
Nourish plans to further expand access by accepting SNAP and WIC benefits for these meals and working with health plans—including Medicaid—to subsidize costs. This effort aims to make high-quality nutrition available to more people, regardless of their financial situation.
Nourish’s Food as Medicine program includes:
- Medically Tailored Meals: Delivered to patients based on RD prescriptions, with options to use SNAP/WIC benefits and support from health plans.
- Medical Nutrition Therapy: Regular sessions with RDs to improve eating behaviors and nutrition, covered by insurance.
- Innovative App: Provides educational content, meal tracking, and progress logging to support dietary needs and healthy habits.
Nourish’s personalized nutrition support has demonstrated significant health benefits, including reduced symptoms of eating disorders, lowered LDL cholesterol, weight loss, and improved dietary habits.
About Nourish:
Nourish is a leading food-as-medicine platform dedicated to enhancing health through nutrition. The company offers personalized RD visits, medically tailored meal delivery, and a mobile app to track health progress. Partnering with major insurers, Nourish provides affordable care to patients across the U.S.
About ModifyHealth:
ModifyHealth simplifies food as medicine with home-delivered, medically tailored meals, dietitian support, and education. The company focuses on improving outcomes for chronic conditions through its comprehensive programs, partnering with providers, payors, and patients to foster healthier lifestyles.
