Overview

• A randomized trial demonstrated that medically tailored meals (MTMs) reduced 30-day hospital readmission rates for heart failure patients to 9% with 21 meals per week and 12.5% with 7 meals per week, well below national averages.
• Both intervention levels significantly decreased malnutrition and sarcopenia risks, improving nutritional outcomes for patients post-hospitalization.
• Adherence to American Heart Association dietary guidelines improved consistently across all patients, regardless of the number of meals provided weekly.
• The study highlighted the effectiveness of both modest (one meal daily) and comprehensive (three meals daily) MTM regimens in improving recovery outcomes.
• Conducted in collaboration with MANNA and the University of Pennsylvania, the research underscores the potential of integrating MTMs into post-discharge care for chronic disease management.