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Rural Burnout Runs HigherRural health
67

% of rural physicians feel constantly burned out vs. 52% of urban/suburban

Rural EHRs Aid Decisions LessRural health
39

% of rural physicians say their EHR helps them make better patient decisions (vs. 57% urban/suburban)

Rural EHRs Save Less TimeRural health
23

% of rural physicians say their EHR reduces administrative task time (vs. 45% urban/suburban)

Rural Physicians Consider LeavingRural health
69

% ofrural physicians have considered leaving medicine vs. 51% urban/suburban

Rural Physicians Prioritize AffordabilityRural health
63

% of rural physicians cite access to affordable healthcare as a top policy priority vs. 51% of urban/suburban physicians

Rural Workloads Are UnsustainableRural health
56

% of rural physicians say daily workload is unsustainable vs. 44% urban/suburban

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AI Comfort Is RisingAI
54

% of physicians feel comfortable using AI in their practice — up from 46% in 2025

Good is the enemy of great. But also I think you can't let great be the enemy of getting going.
Kaley Meadows
Practice Administrator
AI Comfort Varies by Practice SizeAI
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% of small practices show comfort with AI (Mid-sized 58% | Large 54% | Enterprise 65%)