CHPA Chat

Today, more than 80% of Americans use natural products such as nutraceuticals and dietary supplements. And these industries continue to rapidly grow. Proof of effectiveness has never been more important, but of course, that's sometimes easier said than done and one size doesn't necessarily fit all. The opportunity to bring inclusion and diversity principles into medical research and to personalize products to an increasingly diverse population has the potential to enable better public health policies and access to treatments. In today's podcast we'll dive deep into the movement towards personalized, data-backed health and wellness treatments.

With special guests:

Pelin Thorogood, Co-founder & Executive Chair, Radicle Science and Susan Hewlings, Vice President of Research Affairs, Radicle Science

Hosted by:

Allegra Bartscherer, Former Director of Member Engagement and Marketing, CHPA

PatientPoint's 2023 Patient Confidence Index reveals that four in ten Americans avoid doctor's visits due to anxiety or fear. In this episode, Health In Hand Foundation Executive Director Mary Leonard and PatientPoint's Chief Client Officer Linda Ruschau discuss the importance of education to drive empowerment and informed decision-making. Tune in to learn about the important role healthcare providers and manufacturers play to build trust with patients for better health outcomes.

With special guest:

Linda Ruschau, Chief Client Officer, PatientPoint

Hosted by:

Mary Leonard, Executive Director, Health in Hand Foundation

In this episode, we shed light on the critical importance of state-level politics in the consumer healthcare industry. Discover how state actions can influence policies, innovate solutions, and even pave the way for federal decisions. Gain insights into the value of collaboration among CHPA members to advocate for the industry's interests at the state level. All this, and more, on today's episode of CHPA Chat.

With special guest:

Carlos Gutiérrez, Vice President, State & Local Government Affairs, CHPA

Hosted by:

Allegra Bartscherer, Director of Member Engagement and Marketing, CHPA

Step into the world of CES and explore the cutting-edge innovations in digital health. Join industry experts as they discuss the trends, highlights, and transformative potential of digital health showcased at CES. From wearable devices to connected apps and sustainable technologies, dive into the future of healthcare and the exciting possibilities it holds for self-care.

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Mike Tringale's title is now Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs at CHPA.

With special guests:

Marcia Howard, Vice President, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, CHPA , James Barickman, President & CEO, Infirst Healthcare Inc. and Pete Borsuk, President & Chief Financial Officer, Lansinoh Laboratories

Hosted by:

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

Americans are placing 65% more prioritization on self-care since the pandemic rocked our world – and consumers need answers. The CHPA Educational Foundation delivered by launching Health In Hand, a new, consumer facing website on self-care product information. Today we discuss what's changed and importantly improved with this resource and how critical it is to provide accessible information to anyone, regardless of health literacy level.

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Health in Hand

With special guest:

Brandon Ciampaglia, Senior Digital Content & Campaign Manager, CHPA Educational Foundation

Hosted by:

Mary Leonard, Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation 

Today, Élan Sudberg, CEO of Alkemist Labs, joins CHPA's Duffy MacKay for an in depth discussion of herbs and botanical testing. Herbs are an important and growing category for dietary supplements, foods, and even cosmetics. When herbs are further processed into botanical dietary supplements, they can be complex products that require extra care in sourcing, manufacturing, and testing. Learn more on today's episode of CHPA Chat.

With special guest:

Élan Sudberg, CEO, Alkemist Labs

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, CHPA; and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation and Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President, Dietary Supplements, CHPA

Herbs and spices have been part of commerce for thousands and thousands of years, and so have bad actors that substitute less expensive plant material for authentic plants. This practice known as botanical adulteration, has impacted the dietary supplement supply chain. But an industry initiative led by three leading nonprofits has developed a large scale program to reduce ingredient and product adulteration. Learn more on this episode of CHPA Chat.

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Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program
Health in Hand

With special guests:

Mark Blumenthal, Founder & Executive Director, American Botanical Council and Stefan Gafner, Chief Science Officer, American Botanical Council

Hosted by:

Anita Brikman, Senior Vice President, Communications & Public Affairs, CHPA; and Executive Director, CHPA Educational Foundation and Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President, Dietary Supplements, CHPA

Ellen Guritzky and Anousheh Alavi from Haleon, with CHPA's Anita Brikman, discuss the importance of preserving gum health to avoid tooth loss. They explain how plaque buildup can lead to more serious conditions and stress the importance of compliance and commitment to oral care as part of self-care at home. Catch the full conversation on this episode of CHPA Chat.

With special guests:

Ellen Guritzky, Medical Affairs Senior Scientist – Oral Care: North America, Haleon and Anousheh Alavi, Global Medical Affairs Director, Oral Health, Haleon

Hosted by:

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

If you are in the consumer healthcare industry, you probably know about GMPs, or Good Manufacturing Practices. But what do they specifically mean when it comes to dietary supplements, and how do VMS companies prepare for an FDA inspection?

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CHPA Chat: The History of DSHEA and Its Founding Mothers and Fathers

With special guests:

Larisa Pavlick, Senior Director, Product Quality and Technical Affairs, CHPA, Josh Long, Associate Editorial Director, Natural Products Insider, Informa Markets Health and Nutrition, and Asa Waldstein, Principal, Supplement Advisory Group

Hosted by:

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

Millions of Americans rely on over-the-counter medicines known as OTCs to treat conditions such as allergies, sleep issues, or pain. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, OTCs have become an even more essential part of the treatment toolbox as people increasingly look for cost effective ways to take greater control of their health. Today, we're going to take a look at the value created by OTC medicines to the US healthcare system as we walk through some of the top findings from CHPA's latest OTC value study,

Note: IRI has since changed its name to Circana

With special guests:

• Kristin Hornberger EVP, Practice Leader Consumer Healthcare, Circana
• Mindy Albuck, Principal and Team Lead, Client Insights, Circana
• David Spangler, Senior Vice President, Legal, Government Affairs & Policy, CHPA

Hosted by:

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

Good science, and new customer behavior mean the time is right for companies to evaluate their portfolios to position themselves for success. Tailwinds are good, private equity interest is high, and the self-care future is bright. When is the time right, and what is the timeline to divest and to invest?  What sets you up for a successful transaction? How does culture play a part in the process? Enlightening insights make this episode of CHPA Chat one that industry leaders will want to hear.

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Crossroads by Alantra

With special guests:

Chris Harley-Martin, Consultant, CHM Consulting Limited & Senior Advisor, Alantra and Rusty Ray, Managing Partner, Alantra

Hosted by:

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

If you're one of the 30 million Americans experiencing hearing loss, here's some exciting news. OTC hearing aids are now available nationwide. It's a totally new way for consumers to care for their own hearing health, and an interesting look at how public health and digital technology can intersect.

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HP Hearing PRO
Hearing Aids and Personal Sound Amplification Products: What to Know - FDA
Digital Health Center of Excellence
Consumer Technology Association
Consumer Healthcare Products Association

With special guests:

Marcia D. Howard Ph.D., CAE, Vice President, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, CHPA and John R. Luna, CEO, Nuheara Limited

Hosted by:

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

When it comes to self-care solutions, pharmacists can be an overlooked resource. Today we speak with Dr. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice at Drake University about how pharmacists are playing bigger and critical roles in the self-care ecosystem.

With special guest:

Dr. Wendy Mobley-Bukstein, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake University

Hosted by:

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

Coming up on CHPA Chat, we're talking about corporate social responsibility, or CSR. And today we're going to be taking an in-depth look at the cosmetics and personal care industry. What is that industry doing to be environmentally sustainable and increase diversity in its companies, customer base, and images of beauty? Stay tuned for a great episode of CHPA Chat!

With special guests:

Keech Combe Shetty, Executive Chair, Combe Incorporated and Lezlee Westine, President & CEO, Personal Care Products Council

Hosted by:

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

On this episode of CHPA Chat, we're talking about oral health and how problems with your teeth and gums can affect the rest of your body. Joining us is Dr. Maria Ryan, Vice President and Chief Clinical Officer at Colgate-Palmolive and the past president of the American Association for Dental Research. She is a staunch advocate of oral health as a critical component of self-care and overall wellness.

Hosted by:

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

Join Duffy MacKay, Senior Vice President of Dietary Supplements at CHPA, and George Paraskevakos, Executive Director of the International Probiotics Association to explore the science behind probiotics, why gut health is so important, and what’s next for this growing category.

With special guest:

George Paraskevakos, Executive Director, International Probiotics Association (IPA)

Hosted by:

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

What are the key factors that help societies, communities, and individuals focus on their personal healthcare? That's our topic for today's CHPA Chat, as we discuss a brand new report showing how ready certain countries are to adopt, promote, and support self-care, and what it means for CHPA member companies in the US.

With special guests:

David Tomasi, Chief Commercial Officer, North America, Bayer Consumer Health and Judy Stenmark, Director General, Global Self-Care Federation

Hosted by:

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

Coming up on this episode of CHPA Chat, we're talking about the explosion in digital health. Not just the watch you may be wearing on your wrist, but technology that could enable healthcare, and very importantly self-care. Today, we're talking about digital health, what it means for the industry, and what the future holds for this rapidly growing sector.

With special guests:

Marcia D. Howard Ph.D., CAE, Vice President, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, CHPA and René Quashie, Vice President, Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Digital Health, Consumer Technology Association

Hosted by:

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

In today's episode, we're discussing a topic that doesn't often get the attention it needs — sexual health. Join Anita Brikman and Bruce Weiss, VP of Health and Wellness at Church & Dwight, as they dive deep to explore the state of sexual health in the US today, and the role that over-the-counter sexual health products play.

With special guest:

Bruce Weiss, Vice President and Head of Health & Well-Being Strategic Business Unit, Church & Dwight

Hosted by:

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

On this episode of CHPA Chat, we're talking about the booming business of dietary supplements, especially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. But class action lawsuits are also on the rise. In today's episode, we're discussing this real risk to companies and what they can do to get ready.

With special guest:

Rend Al-Mondhiry, Partner, Amin Talati Wasserman, LLP

Hosted by:

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