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Building rural health resiliency

Learn how to strengthen rural health with AI tools and cybersecurity resources.
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Get the Dragon Copilot offer for rural hospitals

Eligible hospitals can receive 60% off Dragon Copilot.
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Strengthening rural health through technology

Learn how rural hospitals can take practical, technology‑enabled steps to strengthen resiliency in this session from the Global Health & Purpose Summit.
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Sign up for the Windows 10 extended security updates

Rural hospitals are eligible for free extended security updates on up to 250 devices through October 2026.
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Webinar series

See how cybersecurity and AI strengthen resilience in rural healthcare

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Build AI skills

Build practical knowledge and skills with the AI learning path for rural and community health

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OVERVIEW 

Committed to rural resiliency

PROGRAM OFFERS

Get AI and cybersecurity tools

Take advantage of AI innovation, assessments, product discounts, and training.
  • By combining Microsoft’s proven conversational and ambient AI with generative AI, Dragon Copilot enables care providers to focus on the patient.
  • These 9 short videos offer essential AI knowledge and skills for rural and community health staff.
  • Streamline resolution processes for denied Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurance claims and improve financial incomes with this AI-powered tool.
  • Get a free AI governance toolkit and use case tracker app for rural and low-resourced health providers to enable AI innovation, foster oversight, and empower responsible adoption.
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RURAL HEALTH AI LAB

Innovate rural health with AI

Drive efficiency and bottom-line benefits with the help of affordable and accessible AI solutions.
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CUSTOMER STORIES

See how organizations are innovating

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  2. SCHH Logo
  3. Lakewood health system logo
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  5. Lakewood health system logo
  6. Dahl Memorial Healthcare logo
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Summit Healthcare Logo
After joining the Microsoft Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals, Summit worked with FSi Strategies to improve its security posture.
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SCHH Logo
SCHHC is addressing rural health hurdles, bridging critical gaps, and enhancing service delivery with generative AI.
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Lakewood health system logo
Lakewood Health worked with Microsoft and FSi Strategies to bolster security and effectively counter cyberthreats.
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Summit healthcare Logo
“Cybersecurity is extremely important to our patients and our physicians. All it takes is one attack .…” 
Dr. Jeff Comer, CEO
170,000
Number of cyberattacks Summit Health fended off in 2023
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Lakewood health system logo
“Now instead of touching five claims per day, I can touch 100 claims per day.” 
Danette Badger, Billing Supervisor
14%
US population served by rural hospitals
20x
Increase in number of claims processed per day using AI tools
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Dahl Memorial Healthcare logo
“This is the only hospital within a 3.5 hour radius ... It is a critical asset in the community and really important to keep the doors open.”
Ryan Thousand, CIO
$36,000+
Annual savings on Microsoft 365 licenses
$425K+
IT costs saved over three years
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RURAL HEALTH PARTNERS

Meet some of our rural health partners

Learn how Microsoft and partners are improving technology-enabled care for rural communities across the country.
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American Hospital Association

The AHA represents and advocates for hospitals, health care networks, their patients, and communities.
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National Rural Health Association

The NRHA is a nonprofit membership organization servicing rural hospitals and clinics through advocacy and programs.
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Rural Health Community

The Rural Health Community is a nonprofit that fosters collaboration and innovation for rural health IT leaders.
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Discover valuable resources

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Webinar
• May 2026

Building the AI-ready rural workforce: what leading hospitals are doing now

Rural leaders discuss practical strategies to prepare staff for AI, build digital skills, and support future care delivery.
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Report
• April 2026

Closing the digital divide: AI governance for rural hospitals

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White paper
• February 2025

Enhancing cybersecurity for rural health resilience

Read the white paper
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Interview
• November 2024

Learn about the Cybersecurity Program for Rural Hospitals

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NEXT STEPS

Bolster rural health cybersecurity and AI innovation

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Register for the Microsoft Rural Health Resiliency Program

Register to learn more about the free and discounted resources available to rural hospitals.
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Email ruralhealth@microsoft.com to contact the Rural Health Resiliency team.

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