In Kingman, Arizona, a windswept city of 35,000 at the eastern edge of the Mojave desert, data scientists are in high demand. Despite this, North Country HealthCare, the local health clinic, struggles to keep up with the latest technology. The clinic lacks a stable internet connection and does not have the necessary software to support the latest artificial intelligence technology.
The clinicians at North Country HealthCare are overwhelmed and have limited resources to deal with bureaucratic battles with insurers or administrative tasks. 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.
The clinic faces complex health issues among its patients that could benefit from AI assistance. However, without access to advanced technology and resources, it is difficult for North Country HealthCare to compete with larger institutions. To stay ahead in this rapidly changing field, it will be important for smaller healthcare providers like North Country HealthCare to prioritize investment in technology and resources.
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