Ivermectin, misinformation, and FDA trust

Harlan and Howard discuss ivermectin evidence, misinformation, and the importance of supporting the FDA, citing major trials and reviews.

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Howie and Harlan are joined by Scott Berkowitz '03, cardiologist and chief population health officer at Johns Hopkins Medicine, to discuss the necessity of moving from fee-for-service to value-based care delivery to improve outcomes for all. Harlan highlights the dangers of misinformation about Ivermectin. Howie reports on the potential conflicts of interest created by device manufacturers' payments to cardiologists.

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