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.

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.

6 Strategies to Improve Your Rare Disease Marketing

April 18, 2023

Learn more about the challenges and importance of rare disease marketing for healthcare providers, patients, and their families.

Social Health Awards: The Mutual Value and Impact for Patients and Industry

April 11, 2023

Find out how the Social Health Awards create opportunities for empowerment, connection and partnership among patients, caregivers and pharma alike.

Expert Perspectives: A Conversation on the Role of Responsible Patient Leadership

March 24, 2023

Health Union interviews the lead author of newly published research in the Journal of Medical Internet Research around patient leadership on social media.

Beyond the Patient: How the Whole Person Influences Health Decisions

March 23, 2023

When trying to understand healthcare decision-making in research, aspects of the whole person and patient-HCP relationship are often overlooked.

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