Blog: Patient Insights & Thought Leadership

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Photos of Sharron Rouse and Shoshana Lipson two of Health Union’s 2023 Social Health Award winners, at Digital Pharma East 2023

Patient Leader Perspectives: Co-Design with ‘Patients from the Start’

November 1, 2023

These two accomplished patient leaders combined their experiences and perspectives to explain how industry can integrate “patients from the start.”

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Understanding Rare Conditions: The Impact on Relationships

September 26, 2023

Findings from Health Union’s surveys of its rare condition communities show one’s relationships and social life can take significant hits.

NPI Targeting: 3 Reasons It’s a Healthcare Advertiser’s Best Friend

August 14, 2023

A 1:1 relationship with HCPs isn't a guarantee. NPI targeting significantly increases the likelihood that happens.

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Maximizing Consumer Engagement with People Living with Rare Disease

August 2, 2023

Understanding the difficulties people with rare conditions often face can help set the table for the engagement challenges pharma marketers typically face.

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10 Surprising Lessons I Learned About Communities When I Became A Parent

May 18, 2015

Chief Community Officer, Amrita Bhowmick, shares lessons learned in community development, becoming a more mindful professional, after parenthood.

Get Hooked – Making Engagement a Habit

April 15, 2015

This month, Amrita continues her series in DTC Perspectives monthly e-newsletter, DTC In Focus by discussing how to get patients hooked on engagement.

Cultivating Engaged Patients: 5 Lessons Learned

March 17, 2015

Discover valuable lessons and practical tips to stimulate and cultivate patient engagement for active online health communities.

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