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Tampa General Leads Hospital Food Reform | Wilmington News
Tampa General Hospital just set a national precedent by becoming the first to sign the “Make Hospital Food Healthier” pledge, partnering with celebrity chef Geoffrey Zakarian to overhaul menus with minimally processed, healing meals. Despite a modest 5-7% increase in food costs, patient satisfaction soared—over half rated meals better and more finished their plates. This move aligns with federal mandates from HHS and CMS, which now require hospitals to follow Dietary Guidelines for Americans to maintain Medicare and Medicaid funding. Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hailed Tampa General as the…
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