17 Aug 2020 --- Subsidizing foods, such as nutrient- and fiber-rich Step One Foods products, instead of medications, can save an estimated US$24 billion for the US Medicare-insured population, according to a new US study. This first-of-its-kind examination shows that subsidizing dietary interventions, as proposed by Step One Foods founder and study author Dr. Elizabeth Klodas, can help prevent numerous heart diseases at their sources. Ultimately, it shows how insurance companies can avoid health issues as opposed to responding to them once prevalent.