AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit

Welcome to the AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit, a resource designed to support rural healthcare organizations exploring how AI (artificial intelligence) can help improve access to care in rural communities across the United States. AI can help address common challenges in rural healthcare by expanding access to services, supporting the rural healthcare workforce, and better meeting community needs.

This toolkit brings together emerging models, practical tools, and resources to guide rural healthcare organizations as they consider using AI. The modules address planning, implementation, evaluation, and sustainability of rural programs, with a focus on local priorities, trusted relationships, and leveraging rural community assets. There are more resources on general community health strategies available in the Rural Community Health Toolkit.

Module 1: Introduction
An overview of AI and the unique challenges and opportunities of using AI in rural healthcare settings.

Module 2: Program Models
Examples of program models and use cases for applying AI in rural healthcare.

Module 3: Program Clearinghouse
Examples of programs that have successfully used AI technologies in rural healthcare organizations.

Module 4: Implementation
Key considerations for planning and implementing AI in rural healthcare programs.

Module 5: Evaluation
Tools and approaches that can help assess how AI is being used in rural healthcare organizations.

Module 6: Funding and Sustainability
Resources to support planning for funding and sustainability of AI in rural healthcare organizations.

Module 7: Dissemination
Ideas and resources for sharing results and best practices from rural healthcare organizations that use AI.