Rajiv Leventhal

Doctors may change their opinions of medications and treatments based on new information they access on social media. Here’s how pharmaceutical marketers can seize the opportunity.

On today’s podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 health trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They’ll discuss why healthcare is going to be a hyper-partisan issue in the 2024 US election campaigns; how that will affect how people think about and deal with their own healthcare going forward; and why the coming year will create unprecedented challenges for patients when it comes to aff…

On today’s podcast episode, our contestants compete in The Great Behind the Numbers Take Off, 2024 health trends edition, where they will try and cook up the most interesting predictions for the coming year. They’ll discuss why healthcare is going to be a hyper-partisan issue in the 2024 US election campaigns; how that will affect how people think about and deal with their own healthcare going forward; and why the coming year will create unprecedented challenges for patients when it comes to aff…

Consumers’ trust in the healthcare system is eroding, and they’re turning to other sources for information and treatment. Here’s how that could play out in 2024.

Gen X consumers are dealing with their own health issues in addition to caring for children and older family members. Providers and marketers now have an opportunity to build generational trust—but they must better understand Gen Xers’ healthcare attitudes and behaviors.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss what “Dr. ChatGPT” is most likely to help with, how close it is to replacing your physician, and why it might not be ready for the patient exam room just yet. “In Other News,” we talk about the US government’s efforts to bring down prescription drug costs and the prevalence of health-related misinformation on social media. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.

On today’s episode, we discuss Gen Zers and healthcare: what the beginning of their journey looks like, social media as an entry point, and what they want from their experience. “In Other News,” we talk about Amazon expanding its Amazon Clinic telehealth services to include video visits and how connected fitness is getting on post-pandemic. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.

Digitally native Gen Zers engage with healthcare in different ways from other cohorts—e.g., they’re likely to turn to online channels for health information before going to a doctor. Providers and marketers must quickly adapt if they want to form lasting relationships with this age group.

On today’s episode, we discuss the state of millennials’ health, the most popular ways this generation engages with healthcare, and what digital health tools interest them the most. “In Other News,” we talk about who’s selling unapproved weight loss drugs, and how and why healthcare providers and Gen Z consumers are meeting on TikTok. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Rajiv Leventhal and Lisa Phillips.

Big retailers are accumulating assets from across the healthcare ecosystem. This includes adding pharmacy and health insurance capabilities, as well as provider services such as home health, telehealth, primary, specialty, and urgent care.