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The Future of Self-Care Depends on Continued Access & Expanded Choice

18-Dec-2023 By Duffy MacKay, SVP, Dietary Supplements, CHPA

The future of self-care is a multifaceted landscape that hinges on access, continued innovation, and a collective effort spanning input from consumers, communities, healthcare providers, regulators, and policymakers.

Sen. Cramer reintroduces bill to allow supplement purchases with HSA/FSA/HRA

01-Nov-2023 By Stephen Daniells

US Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) has reintroduced legislation to amend the tax code to allow dietary supplements to be purchased with Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA).

GNC launches supplemental health care service

03-Aug-2023 By Danielle Masterson

The new service, GNC Health, offers access to licensed medical professionals, reduced wait time for urgent care and personal health appointments for loyalty members.

Legislation introduced to allow dietary supplements be covered under Flex/Health spending accounts

21-Jul-2023 By Danielle Masterson

Trade associations have long advocated for dietary supplements to be added to the list of qualified medical expenses to allow consumers to decide how to spend their pre-tax dollars.

CRN, NPA support bill to allow health savings dollars to be used for supplements

20-Feb-2017 By Hank Schultz

The latest version of the proposed Health Savings Act would allow consumers to use their tax-free health savings account dollars to pay for dietary supplements as well as drugs, doctor visits and other health services.

NPA: Tax breaks for supplements will save cash in long-run

01-Jul-2011 By Elaine Watson

A Bill that would provide tax breaks for dietary supplements now has 32 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives.

NPA: Supplements backed by official health claims deserve tax breaks

08-Apr-2011 By Elaine Watson

A Bill set to be introduced to Congress for the fourth time calling for tax breaks for dietary supplements backed by official health claims has a much better chance of success this time around, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has predicted.

CRN eager to open industry-healthcare talks

25-Sep-2006 By Clarisse Douaud

In an effort to get government and healthcare agencies to recognize
the health benefits of dietary supplements, the Council for
Responsible Nutrition is planning to open dialogue between industry
and healthcare practitioners.