Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say

February 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is advancing a $50 billion plan to modernize rural health care.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who heads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, is advancing a $50 billion plan to modernize rural health care. Dr. Oz pushes AI avatars as a fix for rural health care. Not so fast, critics say. Stay informed with the latest developments and expert analysis on this important story.

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