Every Person in Every Mile

How can data and AI bridge healthcare gaps in rural America? Tune in to this dynamic discussion with top experts from Johnson & Johnson, SureScripts, and CareSource. Cut through the hype to explore real-world strategies for integrating data, improving patient outcomes, and ensuring technology always serves the human connection.

Over the past two years, the Lucy Family Institute has invited a variety of business, government, academic, and non-profit partners to campus as part of the Health Equity Data Forum.  Each year, this has led to impactful research and data analysis questions.  In fall 2025, the Health AI track was a part of the larger RISE AI Conference, allowing attendees to meet and collaborate with researchers, industry partners, and other stakeholders. 

This year’s focal topic was Rural Healthcare; exploring the issues of first and last mile challenges of data acquisition and application to dispersed communities, and the possibilities of AI and data models to address these communities.  Rural healthcare topics included the mental health, transportation, availability/location of specialists, food accessibility, and availability/accessibility of people for clinical trials. Addressing these factors can significantly change outcomes for rural populations.