According to Food is Medicine (FIM) leaders, FIM’s scope includes federal nutrition benefits, notably with healthcare teams assisting patients in using SNAP and WIC. This panel will discuss how Medicaid can better incorporate SNAP and WIC to improve food security, building on the success of medically tailored meals and groceries.

This session was livestreamed from the Medicaid Food Security National Summit in Washington, DC on May 7, 2025.

Panelists:

Dr. Caree Cotwright, Associate Professor, University of Georgia
Dr. Kofi Essel, Food is Medicine Director, Elevance Health
Liz Landa, Resident Services Manager, Mercy Housing

Moderated by Kelleen Zubick, Managing Director, Health Systems, Share Our Strength

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