Kaiser used an algorithm — not clinicians — to triage mental health patients, a union alleges | CalMatters
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A health worker union has accused Kaiser Permanente of using an automated algorithm for patient triage without sufficient clinician oversight, leading to concerns about the quality of mental health care. State regulators are investigating the complaint, which coincides with ongoing contract negotiations between the union and Kaiser.
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The article is a news piece that adheres well to journalistic standards, providing a clear and balanced account of the union's allegations against Kaiser Permanente regarding its mental health triage process.
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