CHPA Chat

Those of us in consumer healthcare don't often think about insurance coverage for OTC medicines, but more and more health plans are offering this benefit. As of 2021, nearly 18 million people have OTC benefits included in their Medicare Advantage health insurance plan. In this episode of CHPA Chat, we'll explore what new research is telling us about this and why the Medicare Advantage health insurance market is a big opportunity for the growth of self-care.

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation

Join President & CEO Scott Melville, along with this year's Program Committee Chair, Advantice Health's CEO Tim Connors, and CHPA's SVP Business Development and Industry Relations, Beth Allgaier as they talk about this year's highly anticipated affair, taking place 3 long years since the last event. CHPA's Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) – formerly CHPA's Annual Executive Conference - is the intimate, exclusive gathering of consumer healthcare industry leaders. Don't miss this exclusive sneak peek of the meeting, how Tim came to be the program chair, and what attendees can expect!

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman

Consumer healthcare products, including dietary supplements, consumer medical devices, and OTC medicines, are some of the most highly regulated products in America today. As global climate change becomes a greater focus of policymakers around the world, over-the-counter healthcare manufacturers are seeing more environmental regulation coming their way. What exactly are states considering? How will this impact medicine affordability? And how can manufacturers lean in to become more environmentally compliant and friendly? Join CHPA's Carlos Gutierrez, Vice President, State & Local Government Affairs, Adam Peer, Senior Director, Packaging and Consumer Markets, American Chemistry Council, and Andy Hackman, Principal Lobbyist, Serlin Haley during this episode of CHPA Chat.

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation

From the wild west to mainstream products, listen to how the dietary supplements industry continues to mature from the perspective of Duffy MacKay, CHPA's Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements. Find out what's next for the industry in this episode of CHPA Chat!

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation

During this episode of CHPA Chat, hear from CHPA's Vice President of State & Local Government Affairs, Carlos Gutiérrez and Stacy Thompson, Chief of Staff for the Public Affairs Company as they explore Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) laws, their impact on the affordability of consumer healthcare products, and how consumers can participate in existing drug disposal take-back programs.

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation

What can big online retailers teach the Dietary Supplements Industry? Engaging customers is the tip of the iceberg. Join Wayfair's Head of Product Development, Matt Phillips, and John Troup to explore consumer engagement and how dietary supplements companies can help provide online services that build brand loyalty and keep people coming back.

Hosted by:

John Troup, Ph.D.

As healthcare transitions from a delivery to 'self-owned' care model, effective solutions that engage consumers are needed. New growth strategies are going to help us integrate digital platforms and create new models of care. During this episode, John Troup and Jenna Philips share the latest insights on the world of digital platforms and how they influence consumer engagement.

Hosted by:

John Troup, Ph. D.

Healthcare is upside down. What can the scientific breakthroughs of COVID-19 vaccines mean for further wellness innovation? Hear from Oscar Franco, MD, as he shares his own journey to wellness, providing insights about barriers to optimal global health, and what it is going to take to create positive health trajectories for consumers and communities. This episode will inspire consumer healthcare companies to continue to support people's decisions to lead healthier, happier lives through holistic, responsible self-care. A must listen!

Hosted by:

John Troup, PhD

Host Anita Brikman sits down with board-certified pediatrician and co-founder of Forever Freckled, Dr. Katie Friedman. Together, they discuss the rise of the healthcare social media influencer and how consumer healthcare product companies can leverage this ever-evolving form of marketing to reach consumers through those they already trust. Dr. Katie also provides some must-know tips to consider when identifying and engaging with #medinfluencers to help boost your brand.

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman

Dr. John Troup speaks with Dr. Paul Keckley on the future integration of dietary supplements into the healthcare world, including what it will take for dietary supplements to be eligible for FSA/HSA benefits. They explore the influences of the changing self-care industry on disease prevention and optimal well-being.

Hosted by:

John Troup, Ph.D.