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Oz says ‘AI-based avatars’ can help rural communities. Some leaders disagree

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  • Reported by STAT and published Thu, 10 Sep 2026 11:34:59 UTC.

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  1. Trump officials say AI will help save rural health care. Some leaders in the field don’t believe it

  2. Oz says ‘AI-based avatars’ can help rural communities. Some leaders disagree

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