Nate Sundheimer—Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree and Director of Digital & Tech Strategy at Wipfli—joins CSRHA to demystify AI for rural healthcare leaders. With deep roots in healthcare innovation and a mission to make tech practical, Nate delivers a sharp, no-fluff session on how AI can empower rural providers to do more with less.

This episode dives into real-world, nonclinical AI applications that reduce burnout, streamline operations, and improve patient outcomes—without breaking the bank or disrupting workflows. Nate walks through actionable frameworks for evaluating vendors, calculating ROI, and navigating implementation. Plus, he shares insights from Wipfli’s national survey of rural execs, showing how AI is already at work behind the scenes—even if providers don’t realize it. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the noise or unsure how to vet “game-changing” tech, this is your roadmap.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Nate Sundheimer's Background and Credentials
• Introduction to AI in Rural Healthcare
• Understanding AI and Its Applications
• Current State and Challenges in Rural Healthcare
• AI Solutions and Implementation Strategies
• Nonclinical AI and Technology Applications
• Implementation Challenges and Success Metrics
• Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts

Connect with Nate Sundheimer:

•  LinkedIn 

Resources

• Wipfli – Healthcare Advisory & Technology Services, 
• Microsoft Nuance DAX (Dragon Ambient eXperience),
• Abridge – AI Medical Documentation
• Suki – AI for Clinical Documentation (FQHC focused)
• OpenLoop – Virtual Staffing for Healthcare

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