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Hospitals, health plans, paramedics and nurses deciding where AI belongs in patient care, and the risks when people turn to chatbots for health advice.
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Bakersfield Medi-Cal plan's AI 'Angelica' helps push renewals to 94.9%
Aug 14, 2026
Kern Family Health Care says an AI phone agent has made 800,000 renewal calls and kept more members insured as new federal rules tighten paperwork.
Fresno 'Wellness Wednesday' spot warns on AI's impact on kids' mental health
Jul 23, 2026
YourCentralValley devoted its July 23 segment to how chatbots and other tools affect youth well-being, and where Fresno families can get help.
Kern County EMTs' AI ECG flags heart attack, speeds patient to cath lab
Jun 2, 2026
Hall Ambulance crews now carry five-lead, AI-enabled ECGs after a Feb. 1 rollout; county officials say an early field read helped route a patient straight to care.
UC Merced Student’s Death at Center of Wrongful-Death Lawsuit Against OpenAI
May 15, 2026
A wrongful-death lawsuit filed by the parents of a UC Merced student accuses OpenAI of providing dangerous drug-related guidance through ChatGPT before the student’s fatal overdose, raising broader questions about AI safety and health advice.
Improving pediatric care with AI at Valley Children's Hospital
May 5, 2026
Valley Children's Hospital says artificial intelligence is improving patient visits, helping clinicians collaborate on rare diseases, and refining medication decisions for children across the Central Valley.
Kaiser nurses plan one-day strike over AI concerns in Fresno
Apr 13, 2026
Nurses at Kaiser Permanente in Fresno announce a one-day strike, citing concerns about artificial intelligence’s role in patient care and workplace conditions.