Center for Health Promotion

The Center for Health Promotion (CHP) was a pioneering health services company originally established as an operating unit of Group Health Cooperative in Seattle. The company specialized in evidence-based behavioral change programs, most notably developing the 'Free & Clear' telephone-based tobacco cessation program which became a national leader in the field. CHP provided tobacco cessation and weight management services to health plans, employers, and state agencies across the United States. The company's commercial success led to its spin-off and subsequent acquisition by Alere (now part of Abbott), where its programs continue to serve as a foundation for modern wellness and disease management solutions.