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GR523-HCMBA5: Marketing Management (Cross)

This research guide has been created for students taking GR523-HCMBA5 with Professor Ian Cross during Fall 2025.

Consumer & Market Research databases

Use the following databases for consumer demographic and psychographic information.

Start with these recommended reports and then explore the database for additional consumer lifestyle and demographic reports.

Health, Healthcare, and Health Insurance

  • Changing Face of Healthcare - US - 2024
  • Medicare - US - 2024
  • Millennials and Health – US – 2025
  • Women's Wellness – US – 2025
  • Health Insurance - US - 2023  (update coming October 2025)
  • Approach to Health Management - US - 2023 (update coming November 2025

Note: It is recommended that you create a personal Mintel profile to take advantage of features such as downloading report sections, building presentations, sharing content, and accessing complete Mintel consumer survey databooks. Learn how to create your profile.


  • Use Statista to explore topics related to health and the healthcare industry.

  • Browse reports in the Health category (Tip: click on More Industries in the top navigation bar, then Health, then choose "see all")
  • Experiment with keyword searching (e.g. "healthcare consumer", "healthcare marketing", "primary care", telehealth, etc.)

Consultant & Analyst Reports

Reports, articles, and white papers from business consulting firms, professional organizations, and associations can be good sources for consumer, market and industry insights and trends. When searching the web, try using the names of firms (e.g. Accenture, BCG, Deloitte, McKinsey, PwC) or organizations in combination with keywords that describe what you are looking for. 

Here are a few examples of the type of information you can find: