Fresh produce delivered? Doctors can soon prescribe it

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) - This year New York State is expanding its “food as medicine” program, where doctors can prescribe healthy food just like they do medicine in situations where that food can make a difference to someone’s health. Once the logistics are worked out Medicaid will cover fresh food that’s delivered to patients’ homes.Fresh food delivery is the whole idea behind FreshFix, which offers customers the ability to select the fruits and vegetables they get