Survey Suggests a Simple Beverage Swap Can Inspire Healthier Habits Among Seniors
Key Highlights
- ➤74% much more likely to choose OLIPOP over traditional sugary beverages
- ➤78% said the program demonstrated Alignment cares about their health greatly
- ➤52% reported positive changes after drinking OLIPOP; none reported negative changes
- ➤Survey included 82 Alignment Health Plan members; eight completed follow-up interviews
- ➤OLIPOP available in over 65,000 retail doors nationwide
Expert Statements
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan
“Putting the senior first means caring for the whole person, and that care doesn't begin and end in a physician's office.”
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan
“Something as simple as helping a member feel seen and cared for can have a meaningful impact.”
Dawn Maroney, President of Alignment Health and CEO of Alignment Health Plan
“When we make healthy choices easier, more engaging and part of everyday life, we're helping seniors take a more active role in their health so they can feel their best and enjoy what matters most to them.”
Ben Goodwin, Founder, Executive Chair and Head of Innovation of OLIPOP
“At OLIPOP, our mission has always been to positively impact consumer health at scale, and we believe one of the best ways to do that is by meeting people where they are.”
Ben Goodwin, Founder, Executive Chair and Head of Innovation of OLIPOP
“From the beginning, we set out to create a kind of Trojan horse for better choices, delivering the nostalgic soda experience people love while making healthier options more approachable.”
Ben Goodwin, Founder, Executive Chair and Head of Innovation of OLIPOP
“Working with healthcare organizations like Alignment Health to make OLIPOP more accessible is exactly the kind of opportunity we envisioned when we started the company.”
Ben Goodwin, Founder, Executive Chair and Head of Innovation of OLIPOP
“It's exciting to see that vision come to life and find new ways to reach more communities to make a meaningful difference.”
Unnamed 68-year-old participant, Alignment Health Plan member
“Getting this shipment [of OLIPOP] was like getting a little nudge.”
ORANGE, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health and OLIPOP commissioned a survey of Alignment Health Plan members to better understand how a simple beverage swap could encourage healthier choices. After receiving a complimentary pack of OLIPOP, a functional soda brand offering an alternative to traditional soda that is high in fiber and 2 to 5 grams of sugar, 76% of respondents said they were much more likely to take additional healthy actions, while 74% said they were much more likely to choose OLIPOP over a traditional sugary beverage.
Made with a blend of prebiotic plant fibers and botanicals, OLIPOP makes a simple swap for consumers looking to make healthier everyday choices. The findings suggest that small, positive experiences can help encourage interest in healthier behaviors while reinforcing members' connection to their health plan. These results are particularly relevant for Medicare Advantage (MA) populations, many of whom are managing multiple chronic conditions. A 2025 study published in Annals of Internal Medicine found that one-third of MA beneficiaries have diabetes, approximately 70% have hypertension, and more than 40% have obesity.
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