Building AI That Delivers Real Value in Rural Healthcare with Bob Berbeco

Building AI That Delivers Real Value in Rural Healthcare with Bob Berbeco

July 9, 2026 · 24 min

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Bob Berbeco discusses the disciplined approach to AI in rural healthcare focusing on workflow improvement and measurable outcomes.

In this episode, Bob Berbeco, CIO, Mahaska Health, shares how his team is taking a disciplined approach to AI by focusing on workflow improvement, governance, and measurable outcomes rather than chasing trends. He also discusses building internal AI capabilities, reducing clinician burden, and ensuring technology strengthens human connections in healthcare.

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