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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Nutrition, Social Health & Chronic Conditions: Why It Matters to Pharma

March 23, 2022

Understanding the nuances and complexities of nutrition-related social health conversations can help pharma best meet the needs of patients.

Leveraging Social Health to Solve Adherence and Compliance Challenges

February 23, 2022

Health Union research identified common patient challenges of medication adherence that healthcare companies can overcome with the help of social health.

5 Situations That Prompt Patients to Engage in Social Health

February 22, 2022

Explore five different situations throughout the patient journey that prompt patients to engage with social health and online health communities.

The Year of Reconnection: Shared Experiences Drive Connection through Social Health

February 9, 2022

Health Union president and COO, Lauren Lawhon, explores the progress made throughout 2021 for patients in online communities and the healthcare industry.

Innovation in Action: Leveraging KOLs and AI for Unrivaled Brand Advocacy

October 14, 2025

HCPs trust their peers more than anyone, but they’re also busier than ever. Learn how to leverage the credibility of KOLs and the power of AI to deliver vital information.

Two female Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) in lab coats reviewing glowing digital data and medical information on a screen, demonstrating a modern, high-tech approach to community and collaboration

Building a Better Bridge: Why a Dedicated Community is the Future of HCP Engagement

October 7, 2025

In the battle for HCP attention, the loudest voice doesn’t win—the most trusted one does.

The Missing Link: Marrying Clinical Data with Patient Insights

September 30, 2025

Discover how connecting hard data with human experience is the key to unlocking richer provider-patient conversations and stronger brand advocacy.

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.

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