Identifying Credible Sources of Health Information on Digital Platforms
To support access to high-quality health information during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, the National Academy of Medicine convened an independent advisory group to develop principles and attributes to guide social media companies and other digital platforms in identifying and elevating credible sources of health information in their channels. The outcome of this project is a聽peer-reviewed NAM discussion paper聽published in 2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) published a聽meeting report聽encouraging the global application of the published principles in 2022.听
For information about Phase 2 of this project, completed in collaboration with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and the WHO, see聽Burstin et al., 2023.
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Advisory Group
An expert advisory group appointed by the NAM will gather information and deliberate in order to author a discussion paper for publication in聽NAM Perspectives. Notes from the advisory group鈥檚 meetings are posted on this webpage.
Public Comment Opportunity
Initial definitions, principles, and questions聽were posted on this webpage for public comment between April 5 and April 9, 2021. Additional public comment opportunities may be added.
Information-Gathering Webinar
The NAM hosted a聽public webinar聽on April 5, 2021, to hear feedback from experts, stakeholders, and the public.
Feedback Synthesis
础听summary of feedback聽received during the public comment period and webinar is posted on this webpage.
Final Discussion Paper
础听peer-reviewed paper聽containing guidance for consideration by social media platforms was published in July 2021.
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