Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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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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Bridging the Gap: Tailoring Research for Hard-to-Engage Patient Populations

February 24, 2026

Explore strategic ways to engage hard-to-reach patient populations by prioritizing humility, empathetic design, and flexible research methodologies over standard demographic data

Lung Cancer Patient-Reported Survey Data | 2020

August 13, 2020

Many people living with lung cancer report feeling a stigma associated with their condition, according to new Health Union survey data.

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Playing an Active Role in Treatment Yields More Confidence in Patients

August 4, 2020

Whether a person plays an active role in treatment or not, the majority of patients surveyed do not feel controlled on their current treatment plan.

Steroid Withdrawal Concerns in People with Atopic Dermatitis

July 30, 2020

More than half of people living with atopic dermatitis who have ever used topical corticosteroids say they are at least “somewhat concerned” about steroid withdrawal.

Psoriatic Arthritis Patient-Reported Data | 2020

July 29, 2020

Only 12% of people living with psoriatic arthritis feel satisfied on their current treatment plan, according to new Health Union survey data.

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