Food is Medicine in Medicaid: Lessons Learned and the Path Ahead

Food is Medicine approaches have grown rapidly in state Medicaid programs over the past decade. States have taken diverse paths to implementation, creating a range of test “kitchens” for integrating nutrition interventions into health care. Manatt Health has been at the forefront of this work, supporting the states, health plans, and provider organizations leading the way.

In this all-comer Manatt Health webinar, our panel will:

• Articulate lessons learned based on implementation experiences in states that have made intentional investments in Food is Medicine.
• Discuss implications for the future of Food Is Medicine and considerations for program development.

Panelists:

• , Managing Director, Manatt Health
• , Managing Director, Manatt Health
• Lauren Driscoll, Founder and CEO, NourishedRx
• Kim Prendergast, Vice President, Community Care Cooperative
• Dorella Walters, Chief Program Development Officer, God’s Love We Deliver

Date and Time:

Tuesday, November 10, 2026
12:30 p.m. — 1:30 p.m. ET
9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m. PT