May the force be with you
Haptics technology is a vital surgical training alternative because it lets surgeons interact with virtual environments by adding the sense of touch to the overall simulation.
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Check out new developments from HealthMine, Osso VR and more.
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Redefining Payer Operations: Data-Driven Strategies for the Future of Healthcare
This eBook provides actionable strategies, real-world best practices to help payers stay ahead in a value-based care environment.
StartUPDATES: New developments from healthcare startups
Read new developments on healthcare startups such as Seven Bridges, Scipher Medicine, Applied VR and more.
AppliedVR gets breakthrough device designation for VR to treat pain
The Los Angeles-based startup received a breakthrough device designation from the FDA for using VR to manage chronic pain. It recently published the results of a 92-person virtual trial testing VR for pain management at home.
Precision OS replaces cadavers for surgical spine training at the Global Spine Congress
The immersive medical education software company is applying its medical-grade virtual reality platform to train surgeons.
Top 5 VR startups in healthcare
With VR technology becoming more accessible, it’s no longer just used in high-end gaming. Entrepreneurs have found several uses for virtual and augmented reality in healthcare, from a training tool to helping treat patients.
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The Top Appointment Scheduling Software for Wellness Clinics
Scheduling software is helpful for wellness business owners in numerous ways. They get everything they need to create appointments, reschedule clients and track cancellations in one platform.
Samsung teams up with startup making vision-assistance headsets
Samsung struck a partnership with IrisVision, a company that makes headsets for users with low vision. Samsung will help the company roll out its technology worldwide.
You know VR, AR, but what is spatial computing?
Magic Leap aims to apply spatial computing in healthcare to improve surgical planning, medical education and patient consultation but ultimately wants to help healthcare organizations achieve the Triple Aim.
A new reality: How VR is poised to make real-world clinical impact
Virtual reality has evolved from being a technological novelty to a legitimate clinical tool in areas like chronic pain management and neurological rehab, leading experts to think through how best to integrate VR into healthcare.
MedCitizens: StartUPDATE
Read about news from Cardinal Analytx Solutions, Neuro Rehab VR and UnityPoint Health.
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Simplify Salon & Spa Employee Management with Meevo’s Comprehensive Software
Meevo offers an all-in-one solution for managing salon and spa employees. From scheduling and time tracking to payroll and promotions, Meevo streamlines operations and supports growth.
GIBLIB rakes in $2.5M seed round for video and VR medical education content
The Los Angeles-based company said it will use the money to keep developing its online library and increase the quality of content it makes available to its users.
FundamentalVR unveils alliance with Mayo Clinic and $1.4M in funding
Through the collaboration, FundamentalVR and Mayo Clinic will jointly develop surgical VR simulation and education products with an initial focus on general surgery. FundamentalVR also revealed a $1.4 million investment from Tern.
Oculus and VRHealth bring virtual reality to patient care
VRHealth is delivering its virtual reality solutions through Oculus Go and Rift to help patients manage their pain and alleviate their anxiety.
How hospitals are integrating augmented reality and other tech to improve the patient experience
Healthcare organizations will need to be aware of new innovations, and new ways to use and integrate them. One of the ways that organizations such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center are doing this is by creating patient technology advisory boards.
Pitch Perfect Winner Spotlight: The startup revamping clinical education
Health Scholars, which focuses on merging technology and clinical education, won the health services track of the MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect competition earlier this month.