The “State of Rural Healthcare” report for 2025, based on a national survey of rural healthcare C-suite executives across the U.S., highlights key challenges and strategies shaping the rural healthcare landscape.
Key takeaways from the report:
- While staffing concerns have eased, financial pressures remain a top issue, leading organizations to explore AI-driven solutions to increase efficiency. According to the survey, 32% of rural healthcare leaders have adopted AI tools to streamline operations.
- Cybersecurity has become a growing concern, with a twofold increase in network breaches over the past year. The report found that 56% of surveyed executives view cybersecurity as a significant threat, up from about 50% in previous years.
- Many organizations plan to invest in network security, digital applications and AI-based security tools over the next 12 months.
