Improving Type 2 Diabetes Outcomes through Food is Medicine

Thursday, 12/12/2024
11:00 AM CT – 12:00 PM CT (60 minutes)
Vendor Spotlight Host: NourishedRx

Discover the implementation of a technology-driven "Food as Medicine" program by IU Health Plans and NourishedRx aimed at high-risk members with type 2 diabetes. Explore the program's impact on clinical measures, nutrition security, and self-reported outcomes. This session will also feature an in-depth analysis of the data collected during and after the program, highlighting its effects on health metrics and lifestyle behaviors and including insights into the tangible learnings and key takeaways that can support and enhance food as medicine initiatives. one to two paragraph description of your webinar and a bulleted list of learning objectives.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understanding Problem Scoping and Opportunity Identification:
     - Participants will learn how to effectively scope the problem of managing type 2 diabetes in high-risk populations and identify potential areas where a "Food as Medicine" approach can have meaningful impacts. This includes exploring the social determinants of health-related to nutrition insecurity and analyzing data to pinpoint specific needs and opportunities for intervention in targeted populations.

• Aligning and Designing a Targeted Program:
     - Attendees will gain insights into designing and implementing a technology-driven "Food as Medicine" program tailored for high-risk members with type 2 diabetes. This will cover strategies for program alignment among stakeholders, setting clear objectives, and using technology to provide nutrition support. It will also include best practices for engaging and collaborating with key partners like NourishedRx to maximize reach and effectiveness.

•  Measuring Outcomes and Impact:
     - Participants will explore methodologies for measuring the impact of the "Food as Medicine" program on clinical outcomes, nutrition security, and self-reported lifestyle behaviors. This will involve a detailed examination of data collection, analysis techniques, and outcome metrics to evaluate program success and derive insights. The session will offer guidance on using these evaluations to refine programs and inform future initiatives effectively

Notice to Participants:

Please note that this webinar is a Vendor Spotlight and will be a capabilities-focused presentation. While this vendor is not under contract with the Health Plan Alliance, we believe this webinar will provide you the opportunity to learn more about this vendor and the programs and services it provides. Offering this webinar does not imply that the Health Plan Alliance endorses this vendor. The webinar is merely for informational purposes only. Should you wish to share feedback and/or have questions about this vendor, please contact Jaime González, the Alliance’s Chief Business Development Officer, at jaime.gonzalez@healthplanalliance.org or 972-830-6355.