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Healthcare Industry Thought Leadership

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Check out our latest thought leadership pieces below.

Reduce Mental Health Stigma with Conversations

July 22, 2019

Talking about mental health is hard. Learn how health discussions in online communities can help reduce the mental health stigma.

HCPs Important Factor for Clinical Trial Participation

July 15, 2019

Healthcare professionals can be influential in a patient’s clinical trial participation, but the impact is more nuanced and multifaceted.

Long-Term Business Vision: Importance for Growth

June 29, 2019

Many digital health companies are driven financially by short-term gains. Read why that's less impactful than following a long-term business vision.

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.

Five Simple Ways to Improve Clinical Trial Recruitment

December 13, 2018

Health Union often partners with study sponsors and contract research organizations (CROs) to supplement clinical trial recruitment efforts. Based on this experience, here are five simple suggestions for CROs to help guide patients from the point at which they express interest in a study through to completion.

The Patient and Caregiver Journeys are Interconnected: Addressing caregivers’ needs can make both experiences better

November 29, 2018

Day in and day out, we observe how a chronic condition or cancer diagnosis not only impacts the patient but their loved ones, as well. The comments and conversation reveal the ripple effect that occurs, and how the diagnosis impacts everyone in the family–often times it can feel as though they have received the diagnosis themselves. Caregivers step forward in recognition of their loved one’s need for care, compassion and support.

Forgetfulness and confusion: Hidden complications of treating T2D

November 12, 2018

Living with type 2 diabetes can be a lot to handle, involving many medications, drastic lifestyle changes like dietary restrictions and constant monitoring of blood glucose. Health Union’s “Type 2 Diabetes In America 2018” survey revealed that forgetfulness and uncertainty may play a bigger role in a person’s ability to manage their condition than often considered.

The Stigma of Hepatitis C in America Hinders Patients’ Relationship With Their Doctor

October 29, 2018

Hepatitis C In America 2018, an annual survey conducted by Health Union, collected data from 539 people who are currently living with HCV (n=302) or who have previously lived with HCV (n=237). The results revealed the significant challenges faced when it comes to anxiety and depression, and their relationship with their doctor.

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