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Interview: Matthew Facciani on fighting healthcare misinformation

Interview: Matthew Facciani on fighting healthcare misinformation

Update: 2026-02-032
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Bombarded with health headlines? Unsure how to discern fact from fiction? Social scientist Matthew Facciani breaks down identity politics and the psychology that shapes our most deeply held views. He discusses how healthcare professionals can do better at communicating public health policy to everyday people and why following someone whose viewpoint you disagree with can help you reflect on your biases.


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Interview: Matthew Facciani on fighting healthcare misinformation

Interview: Matthew Facciani on fighting healthcare misinformation