Senior Fellow @KFF. Interests in trust, inclusivity & nonprofit leadership. Boards: @JournalismProj, @fundjournalism. Former CEO @ONA.
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Our research shows doctors and local TV news are two groups the public trusts most for health information. One implication: mobilize local docs on local tv news to counter health misinformation. My latest column: kff.org/health-reform/perspe…
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Big day for local news! @mirrorindy and @SignalAkron launch today! Backed by @JournalismProj and other philanthropy and community leaders, these two news organizations are bringing community into their journalism from the very beginning.
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I can’t quite put into words how frustrating it is that so many people express so much (seemingly genuine) concern about the dangers of disinformation, but then continue to amplify the most egregiously unreliable narrators — as if those two things are totally unrelated.
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Great to see KFF’s Dr. Celine Gounder elected to NAM today. As a longtime NAM member, I welcome her knowing she will add great expertise and new perspectives to the Academy, with a focus on public and global health, and on populations in greatest need.
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To better understand the full scope of health misinformation today, we have to look deeper at how communities of color and rural groups are affected.
Our role is to examine the sources and impact, providing more transparency to the issue. kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19…
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Congrats @Dasharyl! An exceptional and important mission aligned with an exceptional leader. Excited to witness the impact you'll bring in this new role!
Big life update! Beyond excited to join @Hack_Diversity as their CEO. My heart overflows! ♥️ Proud of our team, Fellows, Board and Host Companies!
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
.@KFF’s @larry_levitt breaks down the 4 arguments Americans are likely to hear against drug price negotiation.
He writes, “As the cases now wind their way through the lower courts, the pharmaceutical industry may not win in the court of public opinion.” nyti.ms/3EpqsNg
ALT Photo of Larry Levitt, KFF executive vice president for health policy, with a quote: “If the Supreme Court ultimately overturns drug price negotiation, it would be a blow to a signature element of President Biden’s health care agenda. However, as the cases now wind their way through the lower courts, the pharmaceutical industry may not win in the court of public opinion.”
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
Having trouble finding a doctor? Primary care is the foundation of any good health care system. But In the US that foundation is dangerously eroding, as doctors and med students flee the field. Here's why. @KFFHealthNews @PostOpinions washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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#NABJCongrats to long-time NABJ member @LaSharah, who successfully led her first @ONA convention as the organization's new CEO and executive director. 🙌🏾🥳
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
“While many Americans struggle to separate health information fact from fiction, our survey shows that credible sources of information, and messengers, represent an opportunity to break through and help increase trust,” said @KFF’s @IrvWashington3. bit.ly/45C6QBe
ALT Photo of Irving Washington, KFF senior fellow for misinformation and trust, with a quote: “While many Americans struggle to separate health information fact from fiction, our survey shows that credible sources of information, and messengers, represent an opportunity to break through and help increase trust. We'll continue to focus on this opportunity and what type of efforts can make a difference.”
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
Today, the Biden Administration announced the 10 drugs subject to negotiation under the Inflation Reduction Act.
The CBO has estimated that the drug negotiation provision in the #InflationReductionAct will reduce the federal deficit by $100 billion over 10 years.
Here’s how ⤵️
ALT Black KFF graphic with white text showing the 10 Part D drugs selected for price negotiation for 2026: Eliquis, Enbrel, Entresto, Farxiga, Fiasp, Imbruvica, Januvia, Jardiance, Stelara, Xarelto.
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
KFF is identifying and tracking the rise and prevalence of health-related misinformation in the U.S. — with a special focus on communities that are most adversely affected by health misinformation. bit.ly/47PSz5O
@KFF’s @IrvWashington3 shares more:
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🥳#NABJ proudly congratulates @Ryan_Wms, a devoted Lifetime member + two-time NABJ President’s Award winner, who is the recipient of @nlgja's Leadership Award! The award will be bestowed next month during the organization's convention. Read more: nabjonline.org/blog/williams…
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
Enjoying a fantastic #ONA23 Convention in Philly with some of my favorite people… @LaSharah @skyphoto @IrvWashington3 #WelcomeLaSharah ⭐️
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Irving W. Washington retweeted
Growing research shows extreme heat disproportionately affects historically marginalized groups.
American Indian and Alaska Native people were most likely to die due to heat vs. other racial/ethnic groups. Black people had a higher rate of heat-related deaths than White people.
ALT KFF table showing heat-related deaths and age-adjusted mortality rates (per 1,000,000) by race and ethnicity (2018 to 2021).
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NEW: A new poll from @KFF shows many common false claims don’t command a lot of Americans’ trust. But people aren’t necessarily rejecting those claims either.
📝: @dariustahir kffhealthnews.org/news/artic…
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KFF New Pilot Survey: At least 4 in 10 people have heard major false claims about COVID-19 & more. Few firmly believe these myths, yet many remain uncertain—landing in a "muddled middle".
The misinformation examined in KFF’s survey includes claims about vaccines, reproductive health, and gun violence. The survey also gauges people’s trust in various sources of health information.
See the full findings: bit.ly/3OMsUlt
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For my journo folks headed to #ONA23. Traditional news present opportunities : Local TV (80%), national news (72%), & local newspapers (72%) most trusted for health info. For social side, 24% turn to platforms weekly for health insights, but trust low—52% YouTube, less for others
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