Becker's Healthcare September 11, 2024
It was no surprise when the Journal of the American Medical Association published research last month that found “trust in physicians and hospitals [had] decreased substantially…from 71.5% in April 2020 to 40.1% in January 2024.”
The findings mirrored other recent studies that reflected the same discouraging sentiment.
This marks a sea change in the long-standing public attitude toward care providers, leaving them more vulnerable to misinformation, disinformation, and political agendas that may not serve the interests of the industry or the patients it cares for.
But there is reason for hope — and action to take.
Despite the troubling trends, America’s hospitals still wield significant political power — if they commit to the dedicated work required to use it...
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