Closing the access gap: A CMIO's view on rural health
October 29, 2026 | Dr. Fred Chang and Dr. Ajay Perumbeti
Listen time: 36 mins
Across rural America, patients often travel for hours to receive specialized care, and the gap between need and access continues to grow. On this episode, host Dr. Ajay Perumbeti talks with Dr. Frederick Chang, a family physician and assistant clinical professor at the University of Arizona. Dr. Chang shares how technology like automated referrals and ambient AI can improve access and outcomes for the rural community he serves.
There's always data, but we also want to make sure that we're hearing the voices of our community.
Dr. Frederick Chang, assistant clinical professor, University of Arizona
