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Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Nothing About Me, Without Me: How Biopharma Can Play a Role in Shared Decision Making

April 25, 2018

Imagine buying a house without seeing it in person, and without knowing the price or monthly payments. Imagine taking a job without knowing the people, your responsibilities or your salary. Going blind into these momentous decisions without any additional information would be terrifying.

People With Parkinson’s Disease Are Turning to the Web to Manage Their Condition

April 24, 2018

“Parkinson’s Disease In America 2018,” an annual survey conducted by Health Union, recently revealed the experiences and perspectives of more than 1,600 patients and care partners who are impacted by PD. The survey shows patients turned to PD-specific websites nearly as much as their doctor to learn about or manage their condition.

WHITEPAPER DOWNLOAD: Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient

April 20, 2018

Download our full free whitepaper, "Seeing Shared Decision Making Through the Lens of the Cancer Patient."

Let’s Talk About IBS: What people with IBS want others to know

April 16, 2018

IBS can cause gastrointestinal symptoms that have a substantial negative impact on one’s life, which is often amplified by the condition’s impact on a patient’s emotional well-being. The “IBS In America 2018” survey conducted by Health Union gathered insights from over 1,500 people currently suffering from IBS to better understand the condition’s impact on their lives. The survey found that 45% of people with IBS are apt to experience anxiety or panic disorders, with stress also being a trigger for many patients.

From Refineries to Resilience: How Health Union’s New COO, Steve Warker, Plans to Drive Alignment, Efficiency, and Innovation

November 24, 2025

New COO Steve Warker shares his strategic vision for driving innovation, alignment, and responsible AI adoption across Health Union.

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Fostering Safe Conversations: Health Union’s Moderation Model for Trust and Brand Safety

November 21, 2025

Learn how Health Union’s human-centered moderation model, rooted in empathy and psychological concepts, keeps members safe and protects your brand.

How Health Union Navigates Market Research in the Age of AI

November 17, 2025

A Health Union poll of nearly 6,000 patients (across 49 conditions) and 105 healthcare providers explored their attitudes toward emerging AI in health management. Learn the critical findings and how Health Union’s research model ensures humanity remains core to its insights.

More Than Moderators: Why Authentic Expertise is the Core of Our Community Model

November 13, 2025

Health Union’s Community Managers don’t just manage discussion forums, they nurture a thriving, condition-specific ecosystem where validation and understanding empower patients and caregivers.

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