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STAT PlusNewsletterAI Prognosis The whistleblower, The Lab, and the fine print You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter Manage alerts for this article Email this article Share this article By Brittany TrangJuly 15, 2026 Health Tech Reporter Brittany Trang[email protected]Brittany Trang, Ph.D., covers AI in health and medicine: Does it actually work? Who benefits, or might be harmed? She writes the weekly AI Prognosis newsletter. Follow her on Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky. You can reach Brittany on Signal at btrang.01. You’re reading the web edition of STAT’s AI Prognosis newsletter, our subscriber-exclusive guide to artificial intelligence in health care and medicine. Sign up to get it delivered in your inbox every Wednesday. I just finished watching the Amazon Prime series “Every Year After.” I’ve got notes on the acting, pacing, and some changes they made from the book, but the needle drops? Incredible. No notes.Advertisement Speaking of: Have you got feedback for STAT? We’re doing a reader survey and would love to hear what you like/dislike, what you want more of, and what special features you’d be interested in. If you have notes for me, I’d also love to hear why you continue to read AI Prognosis (or why you sometimes skip it), what topics you wish I’d cover more, etc. Just reply to this email! Mayo whistleblower alleges bad AI, consent, privacy practices One of the most aggressive deployers of AI in health care is Mayo Clinic. However, a whistleblower from Mayo says in a recent lawsuit that she was forced out of her job because she pushed back on unethical practices in Mayo’s deployment of technology and AI. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus in-depth analysis, newsletters, premium events, and news alerts. Already have an account? Log in Monthly $39 Totals $468 per year $39/month Get Started Totals $468 per year Starter $30 for 3 months, then $399/year $30 for 3 months Get Started Then $399/year Annual $399 Save 15% $399/year Get Started Save 15% 11+ Users Custom Savings start at 25%! Request A Quote Request A Quote Savings start at 25%! 2-10 Users $300 Annually per user $300/year Get Started $300 Annually per user View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe Log In Artificial intelligence, health tech Submit a correction requestReprints Brittany Trang Health Tech Reporter Brittany Trang, Ph.D., covers AI in health and medicine: Does it actually work? Who benefits, or might be harmed? She writes the weekly AI Prognosis newsletter. Follow her on Threads, Mastodon, and Bluesky. You can reach Brittany on Signal at btrang.01. Newsletter Understand how science, health policy, and medicine shape the world every day Recommended AI Prognosis July 1, 2026 STAT Plus: The moment Anthropic convinced me it’s serious about science AI Prognosis June 24, 2026 STAT Plus: A dispatch on AI from BIOtech’s big summer bash Advertisement AI Prognosis June 17, 2026 STAT Plus: Is Abridge’s ‘patient centered’ claim a bridge too far? AI Prognosis June 10, 2026 STAT Plus: Your sepsis algorithm shouldn’t require a time machine AI Prognosis June 3, 2026 STAT Plus: What the pope’s encyclical on AI means for Catholic hospitals, and all of health care Subscriber Picks