From Bandwidth to Bedside — Bringing AI-Enabled Care to Rural America

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Source: NEJM

Original: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2509491?af=R&rss=currentIssue...

Published: 2025-11-29T12:30:00Z

The article examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in rural health care in the US. AI helps doctors diagnose and treat patients, especially in areas with a shortage of experts. In some rural hospitals, AI is used to analyze imaging tests such as CT or X-rays. With the help of AI, the waiting time for results is reduced and the accuracy of diagnosis is increased. In some cases, AI is also used to monitor patients in real time. The results show that AI can improve access to healthcare in rural areas. However, the technology requires sufficient internet connection and staff training.