Establishes a pilot program for medically tailored home-delivered meals under Medicare to improve health outcomes and reduce readmissions.
The bill establishes a Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program under Medicare to test a payment and service delivery model. Selected hospitals will provide medically tailored meals and medical nutrition therapy to qualified individuals, aiming to improve clinical health outcomes and reduce readmissions. Qualified individuals must meet specific criteria, including having a diet-impacted disease and limitations in daily activities. The Secretary will monitor the program, conduct evaluations, and submit reports to Congress.
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