Food insecurity is a common problem in the United States, affecting as many as one in eight Americans. It’s a problem that can cause health complications, compound existing ones, and ratchet up the cost of care for many patients.
Addressing food insecurity in high-risk, elderly patients not only helps the people who receive the benefit but would also likely help the Medicare program save money, according to a recent report.
House lawmakers introduced a bipartisan bill on July 25 to help state, local, and Tribal governments improve their ability to coordinate social determinants of health services for Medicaid recipients.
