About this Toolkit

Toolkit Development

The AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit was first published on 9/23/2026.

This toolkit is based on a literature review and discussions with subject matter experts to identify current and emerging uses of AI in rural healthcare settings. This toolkit will be updated on a regular basis to reflect the rapidly evolving use of AI in rural healthcare.

Credits

This toolkit was produced by NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis in collaboration with the Rural Health Information Hub (RHIhub).

NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis contributors:

• Alycia Bayne (lead author)
• Megan Skillman
• Alana Knudson
• Alexa Siegfried
• Nada Adibah

Contact

For questions or comments about the toolkit, or for further assistance with using the toolkit, please contact:

• RHIhub at 1-800-270-1898 or email info@ruralhealthinfo.org

For requests to speak on the toolkit, please contact:

• Alycia Bayne, NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis at Bayne-Alycia@norc.org

Suggested citation: NORC Walsh Center for Rural Health Analysis, 2026. AI in Rural Healthcare Toolkit [online] Rural Health Information Hub. Available at: https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/toolkits/ai [Accessed 24 September 2026].