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Hospital food requirements tied to CMS dollars

April 4, 2026HHS.gov

HHS.gov says hospitals must serve food aligned with the new food pyramid and Dietary Guidelines for Americans to continue receiving CMS dollars, signaling a federal lever to standardize inpatient nutrition.

Quality health care starts with quality food.
To continue receiving @CMSGov dollars, participating hospitals will now be required to serve patients food in alignment with the new food pyramid and Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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