CIO | How Virtual Reality Changes Health Care

Until recently, Virtual Reality (VR) has only really been seen as a technology for the gaming and entertainment industries. However, given recent advancements, this immersive, 3D experience of space and geometry is no longer just for fun. According to Bloomberg, some of the world’s biggest tech companies have invested over $4 billion in virtual and augmented reality since 2010, and health care plays a big part in these investments.

VR headsets make you feel like you’re actually in the room, the doctor’s office or anywhere else you want to be. There are countless applications that can transform how we interact with the world, especially health care. We already have 24-hour patient email and telephone consultations and live video chats with physicians. VR is just another tool that will help facilitate patient care.  More…