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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

Health Union’s data-driven industry conversations help pharma make smarter, more effective decisions.
Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Mental Health & Chronic Condition Management: How Social Health Provides Support

May 16, 2022

Patients are using social health on condition-specific online communities to conceptualize mental health awareness and support.

Understanding the Nuances of Social Health Use by Condition

April 25, 2022

Health Union survey data reveals trends in social health use by condition, creating opportunities for pharma to reach patients in the moments that matter.

How to Provide Value that Benefits Patients (and Your Brand)

April 8, 2022

While there are commonalities across the board, the top three resources that provide value for patients vary by therapeutic area and specific condition.

3 Reasons for Pharma Marketers to Leverage Social Health

April 5, 2022

Health Union's published analysis in the Journal of Medical Internet Research and a recent survey of 2,371 patients demonstrate the value of social health.

A Catalyst for Connection: How a Crackdown on DTC Ads Could Transform Pharma Ads to Better Serve Patients

September 24, 2025

The future of health advertising belongs to thoughtful, digitally-driven, opted-in media and specialized content that prioritizes patient education and advocacy above all else.