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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.

WHITEPAPER: Patient Interest and Participation in Clinical Trials

June 21, 2019

Health Union compiled data from more than 21,000 respondents to examine factors involved in patients’ interest and participation in clinical research.

Biologic Usage and Psoriasis Patients: What’s the barrier?

June 13, 2019

Many people living with psoriasis still do not use biologics, but those who do show greater HCP satisfaction and condition control.

David Shronk, Health Union’s SVP of Media, Recognized Among 2019 PM360 ELITE

May 16, 2019

PM360, the premier information resource for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device sectors, has named David Shronk, Health Union’s senior vice president of media, as one of the 2019 PM360 ELITE 100 in the Sales MVP category.

Redefining DTC Advertising: Capitalizing on a multi-dimensional, largely digital experience

April 30, 2019

The way people consume television - and advertising - is changing, quickly. When reaching people living with chronic health conditions, the complex and fragmented media landscape, along with fragmented attention spans, creates challenges for pharma marketers who are trying to drive awareness and interest in their brands.

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 While the exact ratio is highly debated and perhaps outdated, the idea that lurkers or what we refer to as the “silent majority” make up a large portion of online communities still holds true.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.

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