In Kingman, Arizona, a city of 35,000 on the eastern edge of the Mojave Desert, there is a need for data scientists to assist with the complex health problems of patients and support overworked clinicians. Despite challenges such as a lack of stable internet connection and advanced software at North Country HealthCare, there is significant potential for artificial intelligence to make a difference.
Patients at North Country HealthCare often present with complicated health issues that can overwhelm staff. They lack the resources to engage in bureaucratic battles with insurance companies or keep up with administrative tasks effectively managed by AI at wealthier academic hospitals with better data systems. However, with the implementation of AI technology, patients can benefit from more efficient and accurate diagnosis and treatment plans.
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