Dr. Geeta Nayyar on fighting misinformation in healthcare
Dr. Geeta Nayyar talks to Chief Healthcare Executive about misinformation and disinformation and how it is severely impacting healthcare.
Dr. Geeta Nayyar talks to Chief Healthcare Executive about misinformation and disinformation and how it is severely impacting healthcare. The fallout includes declining vaccination rates, increased vaccine skepticism, delayed care, missed appointments, and patients turning to cheap, unverified social media alternatives.
Younger generations prioritize convenience and do not consume health information traditionally. They are increasingly turning to direct-to-consumer outlets. To counter misinformation in this demographic, health systems must offer modern, convenient solutions like telehealth to engage them now before they become older consumers.