In Kingman, Arizona, a windswept city of 35,000 at the eastern edge of the Mojave desert, data scientists are in high demand. The local health clinic, North Country HealthCare, is facing complex health issues among its patients that could benefit greatly from AI assistance.
Despite the clinic’s limited resources and lack of a stable internet connection, their clinicians are overwhelmed with bureaucratic battles with insurers and administrative tasks. This makes it difficult for them to focus on providing quality care to their patients. In contrast, comparable academic hospitals with better data systems are able to leverage AI for these tasks, but North Country HealthCare lacks the capacity to do so.
However, there is hope for the clinic as they begin to explore ways to improve their technology infrastructure. 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 find solutions to their challenges.
