第五屆年度會議
Food as Medicine
Growing and Unifying the Movement
運動的擴大與統一
June 4 - 5, 2025
Wednesday, June 4
Registration Open
Networking Breakfast
Organizer's Welcome Remarks
Chairperson’s Remarks
Food as Medicine in Michigan: A Holistic Approach to Improving Health Outcomes and Food Security
Elizabeth Hertel, Director, Michigan Department of Health & Human Services
This presentation will highlight Michigan's innovative approach to integrating a Food as Medicine approach into health and human service-related systems, including:
- How the use of Medicaid policy levers, such as In Lieu of Services and community reinvestment requirements, can provide food and nutrition-focused interventions
- How collaborating with community-based organizations can build capacity within existing food and nutrition systems and maximize impacts
- How aligning with broader social determinants of health strategy and initiatives can improve access and health outcomes.
The Current and Future Landscape of Food as Medicine
Maycie Elchoufi, Physician Executive, Office of the CMO, Humana
The food as medicine landscape is constantly shifting. In this ever-changing field, it is essential that we remain true to the promises of Food as Medicine and continue working to make the impact of our work even more of a reality. Hear from leaders from across the field as we kick-off the Food as Medicine Summit 2025 by unpacking:
- How has our work on Food as Medicine changed over the past six months since the new administration began?
- Do we need to change how we frame the demonstration of the value of Food as Medicine?
- How do we ensure that Food as Medicine approaches have the best chances of success?
- How do we need to work together as a field to further implement Food as Medicine?
- How do we see the next four years of this administration playing out as it relates to health, food, and nutrition?
- What are the take-home learnings for the audience?
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
Coffee Break with Exhibit Viewing
STATE-LEVEL PROGRESS OF FOOD AS MEDICINE
Food as Medicine in Action in Indiana
Michelle Shippy, MS, RDN, Food is Medicine Director, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity (DNPA), Indiana Department of Health (IDOH)
- How is Food as Medicine being viewed in Indiana?
- How has Food as Medicine been integrated as a core strategy within the department of Nutrition and Physical Activity?
- Which lessons have been learned working with clinical partners on this work?
- A look at results from recently finished case studies
- How do we bring together different funding streams to execute this work?
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
States in Focus—How and Where is Progress Being Made across The U.S.?
Katie Garfield, Director, Whole Person Care, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation, Harvard Law School
Different states are at different points in their journey with Food as Medicine. While no two states are the same, lessons are being learned and insights are being shared between states to help advance Food as Medicine programs. This panel will showcase individual states while diving into the following:
- How is Food as Medicine currently being viewed in your state?
- What impact has the new administration already had and set to have moving forward?
- What lessons have we learned from working with local partners?
- What have been the major roadblocks to progress so far and how are we overcoming them?
- How can we share ideas and communicate better between states?
- What are the take-home learnings for the audience?
Stephanie Buckler, Deputy Director of Social Services Integration, Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Rebecca Gillmore, Manager, Managed Care Logistical Support, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS:
CULTIVATING COLLABORATION
Expert moderators will introduce the session and set the scene to ensure you get the most out of your group discussions.
Collaborating across Food as Medicine
- What are the most promising collaboration opportunities that we are currently thinking about?
- How will these opportunities help us get Food as Medicine into the hands of more people?
- What lessons have we learned from the partnerships we currently have in place?
- Generally speaking, how can the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors work better together?
- Additional considerations on collaboration?
A representative from each group will give feedback to the wider audience on their table’s discussion points. Moderators and onsite team members will help link the conversations together into more tangible takeaways for everyone.
Networking Luncheon
Community-Based Organization Showcase
Leading CBOs are being showcased at this year’s Food as Medicine Summit. Throughout the exhibit hall, you will be able to find out more about their crucial work.
“Food as Medicine Passport” Challenge
FOOD AS MEDICINE IN ACTION
Building a Thriving Food as Medicine Partnership Network
Sarah E. Morrow, Program Director, Clinical Community Programs, UPMC Health Plan
- Discuss a variety of practical approaches to food as medicine, including MTM, groceries, produce vouchers, food reclamation, care coordination, and more, while overviewing the effectiveness of these programs through the lens of partnerships
- How to diversify your food as medicine programming to increase the available supports to your patients/members; practical examples of how funding models work within systems; where to look for potential community and systems contacts; building a collaborative network for learning and evaluation support
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
Physician Deep Dive—Food as Medicine from First Consultation to Long-Term Results
Sunny Sharma, MD, FACP, DipACLM, CMD, RMO, Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine Physician, MDVIP Physician, Regional Medical Officer for Ascension Medical Group of Illinois
Traditional healthcare systems remain the norm for the majority of the population. Physicians have a crucial role in the initial adoption and long-term results for Food as Medicine programs. Take this unique opportunity to hear the thoughts of leading physicians on:
- What’s working and not working when we engage with patients on Food as Medicine?
- What do we need to do as a field to ensure long-term adherence with Food as Medicine programs?
- What’s needed for Food as Medicine programs to become a core pillar of healthcare?
- How are we scaling our Food as Medicine programs?
- Advice for the field on how best to engage and work with physicians in Food as Medicine?
- What are the take-home learnings for the audience?
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION:
DEMONSTRATING VALUE & ROI
Expert moderators will introduce the session and set the scene to ensure you get the most out of your group discussions.
Demonstrating Value & Return on Investment of Food as Medicine
Michelle Jester, Director, Social Determinants of Health Strategy & Program Development, Highmark Health
- What are the core principles of Food as Medicine that new entrants need to be aware of?
- How do we need to evolve our conversations when demonstrating value and ROI?
- How do we demonstrate these core values in the healthcare ecosystem?
- Value-based care – How do we demonstrate ROI with Food as Medicine?
- Additional considerations on demonstrating value and ROI?
A representative from each group will give feedback to the wider audience on their table’s discussion points. Moderators and onsite team members will help link the conversations together into more tangible takeaways for everyone.
Refreshment Break with Exhibit Viewing
FOOD AS MEDICINE IN ACTION (CONT.)
Presentation to be Announced
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
IMPLEMENTING & SCALING FOOD AS MEDICINE
How Do We Overcome the Barriers to Implementation?
Margaret Apura, Director, Nutrition, Amwell
While not a new concept, Food as Medicine has experienced a significant increase in interest and output over the past five-plus years. The promise of Food as Medicine continues to grow but it is essential that implementation catches up for our work to deliver on its potential. Tap into the minds of leading stakeholders as we dive into:
- What lessons have been learned from the approaches we have implemented so far?
- How is the new administration set to impact our work with Food as Medicine?
- How can technology help us better implement Food as Medicine?
- How do we better demonstrate value and return on investment?
- What collaboration opportunities are the most essential to implement Food as Medicine?
- What other challenges are set to define Food as Medicine moving forward?
- What are the take-home learnings for the audience?
Networking Reception (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Close of Day
Thursday, June 5
Registration Open
Networking Breakfast
THE FRONT LINE OF FOOD AS MEDICINE
Chairperson’s Remarks
The Voice of the Patient in Food as Medicine
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
Overcoming Access Hurdles to Food as Medicine
Emily Hoffman, Registered Dietitian, Intermountain Health
Access to Food as Medicine remains a crucial challenge that needs to be continuously at the front of our minds. Progress is being made across the board but unless we fix the access issues that we are currently facing, the impact of our work will be significantly limited. Hear from experts as they share their thoughts on:
- What is working and what isn’t working for increasing access to Food as Medicine and why?
- How can Community-based Organizations and industry partners work more closely together to improve access?
- How is the new administration set to affect people’s access to Food as Medicine?
- What policy opportunities are there for us to explore here?
- How can technology help us increase access to Food as Medicine?
- What are the take-home learnings for the audience?
Coffee Break with Exhibit Viewing
CRUCIAL CASE STUDIES & TAKEAWAYS
Food as Medicine and The Indian Health Service
Food as Medicine and Youth Health
Food insecurity and unhealthy diets among youth are linked to chronic diseases, yet this connection is often overlooked. School meals, serving 30 million children nationwide, exemplify one of the most effective Food as Medicine interventions. Recent GENYOUth research among youth reveals the challenges they face in accessing nutritious food and opportunities to improve the school meal experience. This research amplifies youth voices, emphasizing their role in shaping innovative solutions. This session underscores school meals as a cornerstone of Food as Medicine interventions and calls for collective action to ensure equitable access to prevent disease and sustain health.
The Future of Food as Medicine in The U.S.
Angela Green, Regional Administrator, Region 5, HHS/Administration for Children and Families
- How to best engage with federal and state partners moving forward
- How do we need to demonstration of the value of Food as Medicine?
- How can the field best work together to give Food as Medicine approaches the maximum chance of success?
- How do we ensure that Food as Medicine approaches have the best chances of success?
- What are the take-home learnings for the audience?
Close of Conference
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