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Imerman Angels: A One-on-One Cancer Support Community

POCMA is excited to share this inspirational POC video that was a result of a member partnership and a great idea.

5 Things You Need to Know About the Policy Implications Reshaping the DTC Landscape

The FDA’s latest enforcement actions and policy changes are reshaping DTC advertising. Here’s what you need to know about navigating the shifting landscape and staying compliant in today’s climate.

Pharmacies Are an Emerging Access Point for Patient Care: Explore Their Evolving Role

As pharmacies expand beyond prescriptions to provide preventive care and patient education, they’ve become powerful environments for Point of Care media. Learn how this evolution creates new opportunities for brands to engage and support patients.

How to Engage Patients With Print & Digital Point of Care

Explore how print, static and digital Point of Care (POC) marketing empowers brands to engage patients and providers at every stage of the healthcare journey. Learn about the benefits of each type of POC format, the products and touchpoints available today, and best practices for building measurable, high-performing campaigns.

19 Can’t-Miss Sessions at Fierce Pharma Week 2025

Your guide to navigating Fierce Pharma Week 2025, one of the industry’s largest gatherings of pharma leaders, marketers, and innovators. Get a curated agenda and practical tips to maximize learning, networking, and impact at the event.

Top Point of Care Marketing Strategies for Your 2026 Media Plans

Point of Care (POC) marketing is emerging as a cornerstone of healthcare media plans in 2026. Learn how to plan effective POC campaigns, design creative that resonates with both patients and providers and measure success through KPIs like new-to-brand prescriptions, diagnosis lift, and adherence.

Point of Care Revenue Surpassed $1 Billion in 2024 — What’s Driving the Surge

POC revenue among POCMA members topped $1 billion in 2024 — marking a 16% increase from 2023. Learn what’s driving this growth, from the trusted messaging and precision targeting to the improved patient engagement offered by POC. And discover the trends leading pharmaceutical brands to make POC a core part of their media strategies in 2026.

What Is the Point of Care? Key Definitions and Insights

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, reaching patients and providers with the right message at the right time is more critical—and more challenging—than ever. We believe that one of the most powerful touchpoints in that journey is the Point of Care (POC). This post breaks down the key definitions and concepts about POC that you need to know—starting with the foundation of what point of care is, and key insights on the value and impact of reaching patients and healthcare providers at the point of care.

5 Reasons Why Point of Care Should Be a Cornerstone of Your Media Investment in 2026

As planning season approaches, more brands are considering Point of Care (POC) as a key channel to reach and convert audiences. Why? Because they’re seeing real results.

HCP vs DTC? Providers and Patients Need to Align—Experts Say So Should Your Messaging

Patients and providers don’t always start on the same page. Your DTC and HCP messaging should help close that gap by supporting real conversations and shared decisions. When aligned, these efforts build trust and drive outcomes across the care journey. Brands that show up with timely, well-placed Point of Care content do more than inform; they influence what happens next. Featuring insights from leaders at the 2025 POC NOW Summit, get a practical roadmap to close communication gaps, unify strategies, and deliver measurable results through smarter DTC and HCP integration at the Point of Care.

What Doctors Really Want from Brands and Media

Most healthcare marketing misses the moment. In this piece, Dr. Amit Phull outlines what physicians actually need from messaging at the Point of Care—and why relevance, not reach, is what earns their trust.

DTC Built to Outlast Today’s Regulatory Pressures

Traditional DTC pharma marketing at risk. Healthcare brands must pivot. Explore why Point of Care marketing is emerging as the most resilient channel in today’s evolving healthcare landscape and what senior marketers should do.

Measuring Point of Care Impact: Transforming Healthcare Marketing Through Standardized Analytics

Industry leaders from Pfizer, Novartis, IQVIA and more share insights on creating a framework for effective Point of Care (POC) measurement. In POC marketing measurement isn't just about proving ROI—it's about driving smarter, more effective marketing.
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We are excited to collaborate with the POCMA and accelerate Point of Care education, marketing, communications and innovation to provide patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals with credible, equitable health solutions so everyone, everywhere, can live longer, healthier lives.

Kelly Cunha Pokorny

National Director, Brand Marketing