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Peruse Health Union’s latest news announcements on survey findings, awards, leadership, and more. News media interested in learning more about how Health Union can help them tell the health stories they want to tell can visit our Press Kit and Resource Center for News Media.

Living with Multiple Sclerosis is more complex than you think

New Survey Finds Multiple Sclerosis Patients Struggle with Misdiagnosis and Invisible Symptoms

April 27, 2017

MS in America 2017, a national survey of more than 5,300 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), reveals many people initially received an improper diagnosis and have trouble finding an effective treatment. The survey, conducted between January 25 and March 1, 2017, also finds patients struggle with pain and symptoms that impact many aspects of daily life. MS in America 2017 is the fifth annual Health Union survey about the condition.

IBS In America Survey Finds Patients Struggle with Diagnosis

April 11, 2017

IBS In America 2017, a national survey by Health Union of more than 1,300 individuals who have experienced Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) symptoms, reveals many people initially chose to do nothing about symptoms and often received an improper diagnosis. The survey, released through Health Union’s online community, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net, also finds patients are unsatisfied with their health care professionals (HCPs), struggle with negative feelings, and a majority are also diagnosed with other health conditions.

Survey Finds Lung Cancer Patients Stressed and Scared but Hopeful

March 1, 2017

Lung Cancer In America 2017, a newly released national survey by Health Union conducted with more than 800 individuals diagnosed with lung cancer, reveals high levels of stress and anxiety, even among those declared as having no evidence of disease (NED). The survey finds patients are satisfied with their health care professionals (HCPs), and see them as thorough and understanding.

Anna McClafferty Joins Health Union Leadership Team

Anna McClafferty joins Health Union Executive Leadership as SVP, Insights

February 2, 2017

Taking on the newly created role of Senior Vice President, Insights, Anna McClafferty has joined Health Union’s leadership team, where she will be responsible for driving the growth of the company’s Insights business.

Patients Turn to AI for Health Research but Remain Cautious of Accuracy and Privacy Risks

December 23, 2025

New data from Health Union’s survey of over 6,000 patients across 49 chronic conditions shows a rise in “AI-first” information-seeking, while highlighting a critical demand for human-centered oversight and verifiable transparency in digital health tools.

Press Releases

New Survey Finds Multiple Sclerosis Patients Struggle with Misdiagnosis and Invisible Symptoms

IBS In America Survey Finds Patients Struggle with Diagnosis

Survey Finds Lung Cancer Patients Stressed and Scared but Hopeful

Anna McClafferty joins Health Union Executive Leadership as SVP, Insights

Patients Turn to AI for Health Research but Remain Cautious of Accuracy and Privacy Risks

Health Union Launches ATTR-Amyloidosis.net

Health Union Recognized for Unmatched Excellence in HCP and Patient Engagement, Earning 19 Awards

Health Union Expands Custom Insights Solutions for Patients and Providers

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