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Abstract
The concept of “food is medicine” acknowledges the importance of nutrition in achieving health; food is medicine focused nutrition interventions aim to treat and, in some cases, prevent disease. Produce prescription programs are one approach to food is medicine that improve food security and health outcomes by increasing access to and affordability of fresh fruits and vegetables for eligible consumers. Known as Veggie Rx in Oregon since 2014, these programs have grown in popularity in recent years; however, their use within health systems is still limited. This research aimed to address this gap in the literature by exploring the landscape of Veggie Rx in Oregon, and how Oregon’s CCOs perceive, engage with, and finance these programs with regard to their integration with health systems, and their potential to improve nutrition security.