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Food is Medicine

Explore 'Food is Medicine' articles to learn how nutrition impacts health and well-being. Discover recipes and tips that use wholesome ingredients to nourish and heal.

How Medicaid Managed Care Plans Are Using Meal Programs to Close Food-Access Gaps

How Medicaid Managed Care Plans Are Using Meal Programs to Close Food-Access Gaps

See how Medicaid managed care meal programs address food-access gaps through tailored meals, supportive groceries, referrals, and plan oversight.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 10/2/2026

Registered Dietitian reviewing cycle menu with behavioral health program director to meet CARF food service requirements

CARF Food Service Requirements for Behavioral Health Facilities: What Providers Need to Know

Understand CARF food service requirements for behavioral health facilities, including dietitian oversight, compliance standards, and kitchen alternatives.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/8/2026

Beyond the Pill: Why Chef-Crafted Meals Are the New Medical Standard

Beyond the Pill: Why Chef-Crafted Meals Are the New Medical Standard

Explore the 2026 JAMA research on Food is Medicine and how CookUnity is leading the shift toward delicious, medically tailored meals that save lives and healthcare costs.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/5/2026

Benefits leaders reviewing healthcare cost reports while discussing GLP-1 coverage strategy.

How Much Do GLP-1 Drugs Cost Employers? A Guide for Self-Insured Plans

Learn how much GLP-1 drugs cost self-insured employers and how benefits leaders estimate pharmacy spend, PMPM impact, and long-term coverage strategies.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/16/2026

Benefits leaders discussing employer health plan strategy including GLP-1 drug coverage for employees.

Are Employers Covering GLP-1 Drugs in 2026? What Self-Insured Plans Are Doing

Are employers covering GLP-1 drugs in 2026? Learn how self-insured plans are managing GLP-1 demand, estimating pharmacy costs, and supporting employee metabolic health.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/16/2026

Behavioral health operations team reviewing food service budget and cost forecasts for a residential program

Managing Food Service Costs in Residential Behavioral Health Programs

Learn what drives food service costs in residential behavioral health programs and how to reduce labor volatility, waste, and budget unpredictability.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/9/2026

Six CookUnity chef-prepared medically tailored meals in white containers displayed on a light blue background

How Medically Tailored Meals Help Hospitals Reduce Readmissions — and Build Stronger Post-Discharge Care

Learn how medically tailored meal programs help hospitals reduce readmissions and support stronger post-discharge care transitions.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 6/8/2026

Healthcare executives reviewing kitchen requirements and food service compliance documents during residential treatment center planning

Residential Treatment Center Kitchen Requirements Explained

Learn the real kitchen requirements for residential treatment centers, including licensure standards, compliance expectations, and kitchenless options.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/9/2026

Benefits leaders reviewing healthcare cost reports while discussing GLP-1 drug coverage strategy for employees.

How Self-Insured Employers Are Managing the Cost of GLP-1 Coverage

Learn how self-insured employers are managing rising GLP-1 drug costs with structured coverage policies, nutrition programs, and population health strategies.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 3/17/2026

CookUnity insulated delivery bag surrounded by chef-prepared plant-based meals including paneer curry, biryani, and tikka masala served in white containers and plates

Can What You Eat Fight Prostate Cancer Side Effects? New Research Says Yes.

New research is testing whether home-delivered plant-based meals can reduce weight gain and inflammation in prostate cancer patients on androgen-deprivation therapy.

CookUnity Business |

Recipe created on: 6/16/2026

Medically Tailored Meals Move Closer to Medicare

Medically Tailored Meals Move Closer to Medicare

H.R. 5439 advances a Medicare medically tailored meals pilot. Learn why access and patient adherence must shape the program from the start.

Rebecca Sarac |

Recipe created on: 9/22/2026