Mental health workers say algorithmic triage is hurting patients

By: Nick Romeo

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: August 21, 2026

Words: 2,450

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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When Kaiser Permanente triage clinician Harimandir Khalsa began working in the psychiatry department at Kaiser’s Walnut Creek Medical Center in Northern California, she was on a team of nine people. Today, just over three years later, she is one of only three triage clinicians left. Some of the work once handled by employees has shifted to automated and algorithmic tools.

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