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MWC 2017: How virtual reality could be the next big thing for healthcare

Computer Weekly

Consumer virtual reality was again a hot topic at Mobile World Congress in 2017, but the technology is now advanced enough that use cases are emerging in other sectors. The IEEE’s Wendy Powell reveals how virtual reality could transform healthcare

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Is Virtual Reality the Next Revolution in Healthcare?

CTOvision

When we think of virtual reality, it usually relates to video games and general entertainment, but technology is doing more than just giving the masses a chance to live roleplay as a superhero -- it’s helping us with our health. VR has been in action for longer than you’d imagine, with its hands in healthcare even decades ago.

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HeyRenee raises $4.4M to give patients a virtual healthcare assistant

Venture Beast

million in funding to give people a whole healthcare solution that is like giving people a personal care assistant. HeyRenee has raised $4.4 Read More.

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How opportunities are unfolding for telcos in the healthcare space

TM Forum

During the initial 5G hype we heard many examples of the potential opportunity for telecommunications providers in the healthcare space. This was the aim of the Mobile Europe virtual conference, 5G Healthcare Panel, hosted by Darius Singh, STL Partners. Connectivity Solution.

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How digital humans can make healthcare technology more patient-centric

CIO Business Intelligence

One of the biggest issues in healthcare is staffing shortages—and it impacts us all. While healthcare staffing challenges are not new, they are forecasted to reach crisis levels in the coming years. And the World Health Organization (WHO) predicts that, by 2030, there will be a 15 million shortfall in healthcare workers.

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Microsoft makes virtual healthcare visits easier to manage in Teams

Computerworld Vertical IT

This includes a Viva Connections mobile app, updates to approvals, and improvements to virtual medical visit management. Microsoft is one of a number of productivity and collaboration software providers targeting workers in front-line roles, such as those in the retail, manufacturing, and healthcare sectors.

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‘Amazon Clinic’ virtual health care platform expanding nationwide and adding video visits

GeekWire

Amazon announced Tuesday that it is expanding its Amazon Clinic virtual health care service to all 50 states and Washington, D.C., Amazon Clinic launched last November in 32 states, connecting customers with third-party telehealth providers 24/7, through Amazon.com and the Amazon mobile app.