In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Karen Ernst, MA, a nationally recognized expert in vaccine confidence with a decade’s experience in grassroots organizing around the issue.

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Karen discusses her background in literature and grassroots organizing, which shapes her empathetic and imaginative approach to communicating vaccine science. She discusses vaccine hesitancy, misinformation, common misconceptions, and strategies for empowering communities to trust vaccines through clear, peer-driven communication.

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This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization under contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Views expressed in this material do not necessarily reflect the official views or policy of CMS or HHS, and any reference to a specific product or entity herein does not constitute endorsement of that product or entity by CMS or HHS. Publication number 12SOW-QI-ARPA-021425-GK