Take the first step towards health equity
Foodsmart creates lasting and sustainable change in Medicaid populations by tackling the root causes of food and nutrition insecurity.
We provide members with personalized guidance and access to affordable healthy food options. In turn, we see improved food and nutrition security, improved health equity, and better engagement and enrollment.
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Members work one-on-one with a registered dietitian who will assess their health history and conditions, preferences, family and financial needs and build a personalized nutrition plan to help them reach their goals.
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Within our supportive digital environment, members have numerous resources to make food more affordable — following their plan and sticking to their budget.
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With ongoing support and nutrition programs, members realize positive health outcomes that last.
How it works
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It all starts with our registered dietitians who offer nutrition counseling and support members with SNAP eligibility and enrollment. Members can set health goals and learn how to achieve them through diet and lifestyle changes.
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In between appointments, members have access to meal planning tools and online ordering with grocers that accept EBT/SNAP. Foodsmart reduces food costs sustainably without any additional spend by Medicaid plans through grocery basket price comparisons and SNAP enrollment.
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Foodsmart’s integrated approach creates lasting behavior change that leads to clinically validated health improvements and reduced costs related to chronic conditions.
Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Impact
Foodsmart helps you meet many of the key quality metrics ensuring beneficiaries receive high-quality care.
Proven Quality Metric Impact
Measure C04: Improving or Maintaining Physical Health
Measure C05: Improving or Maintaining Mental Health
Measure C15: Diabetes Care - Blood Sugar Controlled
Measure C17: Reducing the Risk of Falling
NEW 2023 Measure: Controlling Blood Pressure
CAHPS & Member Retention Surveys
Supporting Quality Metric Impact
Measure C06: Monitoring Physical Activity
Measure C07: Adult BMI Assessment
Measure C08: Special Needs Plan (SNP) Care Management
Proven impact and cost savings
Our matched pair claims studies with Medicaid and Exchange members across Chorus Community Health Plan and Umpqua Health have demonstrated $33 PMPM savings. By addressing the root cause of chronic conditions and nutrition insecurity, we jointly generated savings from decreased prescription costs, fewer ED visits, and fewer inpatient visits.
Foodsmart is a product members love, as evidenced by our NPS of 86, that helps engage, retain and grow your Medicaid population.
42% of food insecure members become food secure in 6 months.
Members save ~34% on each grocery order and save up to 2 hours each week on meal planning and buying groceries.
Member Enrollment & Engagement
We know enrolling and engaging with Medicare members can be challenging. Foodsmart's marketing team partners with Medicare plans to do the heavy lifting, developing a customized marketing strategy that leverages our experience with plans nationwide. Campaigns can include in-person flyers with food discounts, outbound calls leveraging existing system such as IVR, targeted email and SMS campaigns, community food bank engagement, and more. Plus, we share this contact information with you to help you improve your other marketing efforts.
Claims Based Billing
We have our own provider organization, and leverage our experience working with other health plans to adhere to your existing medical policies to deliver telenutrition
Performance Contracts
We can set up our contracts based on ROI, medical savings, utilization, or other metrics that tie into your actuarial grids to create easy plan design.
Bid Support
We know how to work with your product and actuarial teams to help you submit our product into your Medicare and Medicaid bids such as for medically tailored meals and supplemental benefits.
FAQs
What is the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist?
Remember: a square is a rectangle but a rectangle is not a square? Similarly, a dietitian is a nutritionist but a nutritionist is not a dietitian. A registered dietitian is the only clinically trained and licensed nutrition professional recognized nationally. They complete at least 4 years of school, 1200 internship hours, a national credentialing exam, and maintain continuing education. In contrast, there are no national qualifications to become a nutritionist. States have varying licensing and regulation requirements, while some states have no requirements. We choose registered dietitians to ensure the most credible nutrition guidance is available to you.
What kind of program will my dietitian provide?
This all depends on you! Your dietitian will listen to your goals and concerns, assess your medical history, and develop a personalized plan for you. This may look like a specific meal plan, guidance on daily habits, or supportive foods to start incorporating.
How long is a dietitian visit?
Dietitian visits are either 30 or 60 minutes to allow ample time to assess where you are currently, talk through concerns, and create a plan.
Do I get to choose my dietitian?
Absolutely! You're creating a relationship with your dietitian so it's so important that you work with someone you identify with. You can browse our network of dietitians and read through their experience and specializations and then select someone you'd like to work with.
