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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

Health Union’s data-driven industry conversations help pharma make smarter, more effective decisions.
Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Psoriasis Patient-Reported Survey Data | 2020

May 22, 2020

Only 15% of psoriasis patients feel controlled on their current treatment plan, according to new Health Union survey data from its online health community.

Fostering Confidence in Newly Diagnosed Autoimmune Patients

May 19, 2020

Survey data shows people newly diagnosed with an autoimmune condition report being less active and less confident in their treatment decisions.

Blood Cancer Patient-Reported Survey Data | 2020

May 15, 2020

58% of blood cancer patients feel satisfied with their current treatment plan, according to new Health Union survey data from its online health community.

Health Union Chief Community Officer Named to 2020 PM360 ELITE

May 8, 2020

Amrita Bhowmick, MPH, MBA has been named to the 2020 PM360 ELITE for her work in developing Health Union's online health community model.

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.