The article analyzes the structure of morbidity in the region and identifies the main directions for artificial intelligence implementation in Russia. In order to identify the attitude of clinical physicians towards the artificial intelligence products, the authors performed a sociological survey. To develop the artificial intelligence in the Kemerovo Region it is necessary to use artificial intelligence products and build competence centers for implementing these products in regional healthcare. The main ways of development are strategic programs; creative teams within scientific and educational centers; introduction of automated workplaces for doctors. The authors’ proposals can improve the accuracy of diagnosis, simplify the treatment of patients with various diseases, and rise the healthcare of the Kemerovo region – Kuzbass to a new level.