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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

WHITEPAPER DOWNLOAD: Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient

April 20, 2018

Download our full free whitepaper, "Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient."

Let’s Talk About IBS: What people with IBS want others to know

April 16, 2018

IBS can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that have a substantial negative impact on one’s life, which is often amplified by the condition’s impact on a patient’s emotional well-being. The “IBS In America 2018” survey conducted by Health Union gathered insights from over 1,500 people currently suffering from IBS to better understand the condition’s impact on their lives. The survey found that 45% of people with IBS are apt to experience anxiety or panic disorders, with stress also being a trigger for many patients.

Connecting Across Communities: Health Union Conference for Patient Advocacy Kicks Off in Philadelphia

April 5, 2018

On March 26, 2018 Health Union opened the doors of its new event center in Philadelphia for the second annual HU Connexion, a conference for patient advocacy, to gather and thank the extraordinary network of patient advocates who share their experiences and journeys with thousands of people every day as moderators and contributors for its online communities.

SCOPE 2018: Online Health Communities Fill Gap Between What Patients Want, Researchers Need

February 23, 2018

Online communities fill a void for people with chronic health conditions, offering information, emotional support and connection to others with common experiences. By fostering relationships with members of these online health communities – through relevant content and engaging social conversations that touch on and validate the personal experiences of living with certain chronic conditions – Health Union has the rare opportunity to more accurately understand the concerns of people with these conditions.

Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

WHITEPAPER DOWNLOAD: Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient

Let’s Talk About IBS: What people with IBS want others to know

Connecting Across Communities: Health Union Conference for Patient Advocacy Kicks Off in Philadelphia

SCOPE 2018: Online Health Communities Fill Gap Between What Patients Want, Researchers Need

Building Insights for Patient Focused Drug Development: Understanding Patient Desires and Barriers

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