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Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Holiday Struggles & Strategies for Those with Chronic Conditions

November 25, 2015

Discover insights from 600+ surveyed people living with chronic conditions to understand challenges and enjoyments that they experience during the holidays.

Understanding the Silent Majority in Our Online Communities

November 9, 2015

“Why do lurkers lurk and what do they do?” The 90–9–1 rule of thumb has been applied to many digital and online communities. 90% tend to be less vocal but still engaged, 9% tend to be more vocal by commenting and/or sharing, and the remaining 1% tend to be the most vocal by creating new content. The lurkers are the 90%. While the exact ratio is highly debated and perhaps outdated, the idea that lurkers or what we refer to as the “silent majority” make up a large portion of online communities still holds true.

Balancing the Physician-Patient-Community Love Triangle

October 22, 2015

Community manager, Stephanie Huston discusses the balance of the physician-patient-community triangle and thoughtful ways to engage with people seeking help.

Online Health Communities — Communities of Practice?

October 14, 2015

Community, Social Community, Social Network, Community of Interest, Community of Practice, Virtual Community, etc. The list seems infinite. These terms are used almost interchangeably, but actually hold distinct meanings that can affect the way we as community managers approach each community type.

What People Fear the Most About Their Future With Asthma

May 31, 2018

“Asthma In America 2018” asked questions about diagnosis, medications, treatments and more to over 800 respondents. Surprisingly, the survey revealed four things people with asthma fear most about their future, all of which have a profound impact on the way they view their condition and rate their quality of life.

The High Cost of Living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease

May 24, 2018

IBD In America 2018, a recent survey conducted by Health Union, revealed that 41% of people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) say their household finances are significantly impacted by the out-of-pocket costs associated with their condition.

An iceberg is seen both above and below the water.

Cancer, Connections, Community: The art of bringing people together

May 23, 2018

Getting any type of diagnosis is life-changing. When that diagnosis is the “C” word, there’s a heaviness that raises a whole range of emotions and questions often relating more to mortality than morbidity–not to mention there can also be a fair amount of guilt associated with survival. While great strides have been made in the availability and effectiveness of cancer treatments, the psychosocial aspect associated with having cancer hasn’t kept pace.

Rapid Growth and Success: The Result of People, Culture and Vision

May 18, 2018

Learn how our business growth and successes are attributed to our passionate people, driven by a clearly defined purpose to propel Health Union further.

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