The Health Care Metaverse Is More Than a Virtual Reality

"It’s happening without a lot of attention or fanfare, but the metaverse is spurring a transformation in health care. Innovative companies backed by substantial funding are achieving a rare trifecta—increased access, better outcomes, and lower costs—in areas such as medical and surgical imaging, mental health, and medical training.

Even though the metaverse is still in its early stages of development, most areas of health care are already experiencing its impact. Rapidly advancing technology and increasing adoption suggest significant disruption to come. Providers and payers need to determine now how they will engage with these developments. They should start with an understanding of the range of use cases already in the market, as well as those under development, and then define their vision for how these next-generation technologies can benefit them and their patients. On that foundation, they can decide where to invest strategically and how to prioritize their own use case development so they can evolve with the market rather than follow it..." Lire la suite