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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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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.

Redefining “Community”: From Niche to Next-Generation Performance and Scale

November 10, 2025

Discover how 1P data and a powerful tech stack prove that patient communities can deliver unrivaled quality and massive scale.

Building Authentic Connections: The Core of Health Union’s Community Model

October 30, 2025

What sets Health Union’s model apart? Learn how expert community managers and peer-to-peer validation build the confidence patients need to take action in their health journey.

Maximize Your Programmatic Reach: The Power of Audience Diversification

October 16, 2025

Maximize programmatic reach by diversifying your audience strategy. Learn how utilizing partners with differentiated data and granular segmentation unlocks net-new, high-intent audiences to connect with patients at critical decision points. Discover how Health Union delivers superior Audience Quality Index performance

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.

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