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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2026 · 1H 35M

The Rural Health Revolution, Part 2: Bridging Gaps, Empowering Communities

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Episode Topic: Bridging Gaps, Empowering CommunitiesAI holds immense promise, yet Ketan Paranjape warns the “last mile” remains a formidable barrier. From rural Indiana to India, infrastructure gaps and cultural nuances challenge the scalability of digital health. Explore how we can bridge this divide by prioritizing human kinship and ethical innovation over mere algorithmic speed. Featured Speakers:Dr. Ketan Paranjape, Bioscope AIBukata Hayes, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaEmily Ho, NorthwesternErwin Tan, AARPShelley Kendrick '10 MNA, EcumenRead this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: https://go.nd.edu/418575.This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled The Rural Health Revolution. Thanks for listening! The ThinkND Podcast is brought to you by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame's online learning community. We connect you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on topics that matter to you — everything from faith and politics, to science, technology, and your career.Learn more about ThinkND and register for upcoming live events at think.nd.edu.Join our LinkedIn community for updates, episode clips, and more.

Episode Topic: Bridging Gaps, Empowering Communities AI holds immense promise, yet Ketan Paranjape warns the “last mile” remains a formidable barrier. From rural Indiana to India, infrastructure gaps and cultural nuances challenge the scalability of digital health. Explore how we can bridge this divide by prioritizing human kinship and ethical innovation over mere algorithmic speed. Featured Speakers: Dr. Ketan Paranjape, Bioscope AIBukata Hayes, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MinnesotaE...

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