Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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Type 2 Diabetes Burnout: What Pharma Can Learn

January 13, 2020

Feelings of diabetes burnout can lead to issues with care management and treatment. Here's what pharma can learn to help people manage type 2 diabetes.

Seronegative RA and Its Impact on Quality of Life

December 12, 2019

Survey data shows seronegative RA patients are more likely than those with seropositive rheumatoid arthritis to have been misdiagnosed.

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Diagnosis of IBS Is on the Rise, With Little Relief

December 5, 2019

Since 2017, annual "IBS In America" survey statistics have shown an increased rate of formal IBS diagnosis from a healthcare professional year over year.

Taking Care of the Care Partners

December 4, 2019

Caregivers are a key component of patient-centered care, and, as such, their role in helping those with chronic conditions should not be overlooked.

Moving Beyond the Rear-View Mirror: Why Real-Time Behavioral Signals are the Next Frontier for Healthcare CTV

June 19, 2026

Heartbeats vs. Heatmaps: Why the Future of Pharma Media is Human

March 31, 2026

In an era of rampant automation and AI disruption, how do we keep the “human” in healthcare? We explore the growing tension between the science of automation and the art of human connection.

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The “Buy Now” Era of Pharma: Navigating Pharma’s Direct-to-Patient Revolution

March 24, 2026

Learn how the shift to Direct-to-Patient (DTP) models is transforming online health communities into “digital front doors” that turn trusted community engagement into high-intent care.

The Authority Gap: Why Trust is Pharma’s Only Real Currency in 2026

March 18, 2026

By bridging the gap between DTC and HCP silos and prioritizing medically validated “safe spaces,” brands can move beyond the vanity metrics of reach to secure the high-value trust that drives patient action and clinical validation.

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