"The Way We Communicate": Utilizing the Physicians' Skillset to Repair Trust in Health Care with Megan Ranney, MD

In this episode, Physicianary host, Hansa Bhargava, MD, is joined by Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP.  They discuss how physicians and patients can navigate credible information sources, as well as using communication skills to repair trust in health care. •    Intro 1:17 •    Megan Ranney, MD 1:53 •    What do you think about the rise in mistrust toward the health care system, and how can physicians tackle it?  3:20 •    Do you feel that the needle is hard to move because physicians have such a diverse population? 5:46 •    Bhargava and Ranney on the rise of social media and AI involvement in health care information sources. 7:08 •    Is the lack of diverse data going to be another issue in the misinformation crisis? 8:30 •    What are your thoughts on physicians using large language models more often? 11:39 •    How do we weave AI education into physician education?  12:52 •    What are the priorities of the AAP now?  15:06 •    If younger physicians move into industry without practicing first, are they understanding the fundamental elements of patient care?  18:01 •    Can you tell me more about your work with the Yale School of Public Health? 18:35 •    Does pophive.org also track infectious diseases? 22:05 •    Tell us more about your discussions with MAHA.  22:35 •    Can you tell us more about your work with firearm injury prevention? 24:45 •    How do you do it all? 27:33 •    Do you have a favorite movie or book you would recommend? 28:52 •    Thank you! 30:01 Megan L. Ranney, MD, MPH, FACEP, is an emergency physician, researcher, and international leader of public health innovation. She is the inaugural dean of a newly independent Yale School of Public Health. We'd love to hear from you! Send your comments/questions to Dr. Bhargava at [email protected]. For more from Dr. Ranney, contact her at https://ysph.yale.edu/profile/megan-ranney/ or on Bluesky @meganranney.bsky.social, LinkedIn and Threads @megranney. Become a member of the Physicianary Fan Group and keep the conversation going! Join episode discussions, share your insights and leave your questions for Hansa and her guests. Go to community.healio.com and register today! Disclosures: Bhargava and Ranney report no relevant financial disclosures.  References •    Burstin H, et al. NAM Perspectives. 2023;doi.org/10.31478/202305b. •    Website. •    Why Should I Trust You. Inside A Rare Conversation Between MAHA Grassroots and Public Health Leaders. Apple Podcasts. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inside-a-rare-conversation-between-maha-grassroots/id1788335471?i=1000706783000. Published May 8, 2025. Accessed November 12, 2025.