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AI in Health Care Moves Toward More Autonomous Roles — The Monitor

Federal health agencies are testing AI applications that move into patient care typically handled by physicians. And recent research suggests people may place more trust in conversational AI, while false claims attributed to authoritative sources can increase willingness to share them.

KFF Women’s Health Survey Explores How Women Navigate Contraceptive Information — The Monitor

Many reproductive-age women seek health information through online sources, where they may encounter false or misleading information about contraception. And an Ohio health department’s new AI policy offers a rare example of a health-specific policy addressing accuracy and public trust.

Different State Regulatory Approaches Reflect Open Questions About AI Mental Health Tools

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KFF stacked bar chart from April 2025 showing the share of adults ages 50 and older by total and by partisanship who say they view mRNA vaccines as generally safe, generally unsafe, or don't know enough to say. It shows that most adults ages 50 and older are unsure whether mRNA vaccines are safe. Among adults 50 and older, Democrats are more likely than independents and Republicans to say mRNA vaccines are generally safe, but still half across partisanship say they are unsure.

As FDA Approves First-Ever mRNA Flu Vaccine For Older Adults, Past KFF Polling Showed Most In This Age Group Were Uncertain About the Technology’s Safety

On August 5, 2026 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, following a trial of roughly 40,000 people. KFF polling in April 2025 found that most adults ages 50 and older were uncertain whether mRNA vaccines are safe.

From Drew Altman: Americans May Be Smarter About Vaccines Than You Think

Dashboard: Polling on Health Information and Trust

Drawing on KFF’s poll findings, this interactive dashboard tracks the public’s trusted sources for health information, attitudes toward vaccines, and use of news, social media, and AI for health-related information.