Late 2025 research in the Australian Journal of Rural Health advanced a “rising tide lifts all boats” argument: if Australia gets implementation right, clinical AI gains in major centres can translate into safer, better-performing regional hospitals too.
The practical implication is clear: remote AI adoption is an infrastructure program as much as a model-development program.
If we want the “rising tide” effect in remote Australia, prioritise connectivity and interoperability first—then deploy AI that is validated, workflow-aligned, and resilient to outages.
More to come in this area...