Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Tackling Medical Misinformation with Ashley Alker, MD, M.Sc., Emergency Medicine Physician and Author
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Nov 30, 2025 Dr. Ashley Alker, an emergency medicine physician and author, discusses her innovative nonprofit, Meaningful Media, aimed at combating medical misinformation by connecting creators to public health experts. She reveals how the pandemic highlighted the urgency of this mission. Dr. Alker shares insights from her book, "99 Ways to Die," emphasizing the power of storytelling and humor in medicine. She also highlights the role of accurate media portrayals in public health and offers advice for clinicians looking to engage with the media responsibly.
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Misinformation Became A Public Health Crisis
- Medical misinformation accelerated during COVID and became a public health crisis.
- AI and rapid viral falsehoods make accurate public health communication more urgent than ever.
Falsehoods Travel Far Faster Online
- False stories spread far faster than factual news online.
- Captivating lies outpace truth, making misinformation an uphill battle to correct.
Partner Creators With Health Experts
- Connect creators with public health experts to produce scientifically accurate messaging.
- Promote responsible online health influencers and build relationships across media to combat falsehoods.
