In the windswept city of Kingman, Arizona, a clinic that serves 35,000 people at the eastern edge of the Mojave desert is facing complex health issues among its patients. Despite having limited resources and no stable internet connection, data scientists are in high demand at North Country HealthCare.
The clinic’s clinicians are overwhelmed with bureaucratic battles with insurers or administrative tasks. Comparable academic hospitals have better data systems that allow them to leverage AI for these tasks, but North Country HealthCare lacks the capacity to do so. The lack of access to technology is hindering their ability to provide optimal care to their patients.
Despite these challenges, there is hope for North Country HealthCare. With unlimited access to award-winning journalism and exclusive events through a subscription to STAT+, they can stay informed on the latest advancements in healthcare technology and learn from other healthcare providers who have successfully implemented AI solutions in their clinics.
