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Future of Health Summit 2023

Rebuilding Trust: Combating Misinformation in the Digital Age

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In today's digital landscape, the internet and social media have become primary sources of health information, but misinformation and disinformation pose significant challenges. This panel tackles the critical issue of rebuilding trust in media and combating the spread of falsehoods. How can we equip the public, including the next generation, to identify reliable sources amidst false content, deep fakes, and conflicting opinions? How can health-care professionals, education stakeholders, and community organizations contribute to this effort? What role does the rise of AI and generative language models play, and how can we ensure unbiased and informative public health data sources? Join us as experts examine ways to restore trust in media, promote education and digital literacy, and engage stakeholders in delivering accurate health information.

    Moderator

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    Omer
     
    Awan
     

    Professor and Vice Chair of Education, University of Maryland School of Medicine; Public Health Contributor, Forbes.com

    Speaker

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    Andrew
     
    Friedson
     

    Director, Health Economics, Milken Institute
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    Ellen
     
    Patterson
     

    President and Chief Impact Officer, Corporate Impact, EverFi
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    Reed
     
    Tuckson
     

    Former Commissioner of Public Health for The District of Columbia; Co-Founder, Black Coalition Against COVID