Consensus Conference I: Rebuilding Trust and Mitigating Unreliable Information

"Developing a Research Agenda to Rebuild Trust and Mitigate the Impact of Unreliable Health Information on Emergency Care"

Monday, May 18, 2026 | 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET

As the volume and accessibility of health information continue to increase, so does the need to better understand how it shapes patient outcomes, clinical decision-making, and public trust. This consensus conference will explore the growing impact of health information quality on emergency care by bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders—including physicians, researchers, public health experts, and patient representatives—to evaluate the current landscape and develop a 10-year research agenda, with the goal of strengthening the evidence base, informing clinical practice, and supporting emergency care professionals in navigating an evolving information environment.

Conference Chairs

• Alexander Y. Sheng, MD, MHPE: Alpert Medical School of Brown University
• Michael A. Gisondi, MD: Stanford University
• Michael Gottlieb, MD: Rush University Medical Center
• N. Seth Trueger, MD, MPH: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
• Lauren Westafer, DO, MPH, MS: University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School - Baystate
• John Robert Bautista, PhD, MPH, RN: University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing