Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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Reduce Mental Health Stigma with Conversations

July 22, 2019

Talking about mental health is hard. Learn how health discussions in online communities can help reduce the mental health stigma.

HCPs Important Factor for Clinical Trial Participation

July 15, 2019

Healthcare professionals can be influential in a patient’s clinical trial participation, but the impact is more nuanced and multifaceted.

Long-Term Business Vision: Importance for Growth

June 29, 2019

Many digital health companies are driven financially by short-term gains. Read why that's less impactful than following a long-term business vision.

WHITEPAPER: Patient Interest and Participation in Clinical Trials

June 21, 2019

Health Union compiled data from more than 21,000 respondents to examine factors involved in patients’ interest and participation in clinical research.

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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Debunking the 5 Biggest Myths About Community-Based Advertising

March 2, 2026

This article explores the 2026 shift in pharma marketing, debunking five common misconceptions to position online health communities as essential strategic powerhouses.

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