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Highmark Covers AppliedVR’s RelieVRx for Chronic Back Pain

by Fred Pennic 09/09/2024 Leave a Comment

Highmark Covers AppliedVR's RelieVRx for Chronic Back Pain

What You Should Know:  - Highmark, a commercial health insurance plan, has announced coverage for RelieVRx, a virtual reality-based therapy for chronic low back pain.  - This landmark decision makes RelieVRx accessible to over four million Highmark members. A Breakthrough Treatment for Chronic Back Pain RelieVRx is a fully immersive VR experience designed to empower individuals with skills for managing chronic low back pain (CLBP). Clinically proven to reduce pain intensity
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GE Healthcare & MediView Debut Augmented Reality System for Interventional Radiology

by Fred Pennic 06/20/2024 Leave a Comment

OmnifyXR Interventional Suite,

What You Should Know:  - Today, GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) and MediView XR Inc. announced the successful launch of the OmnifyXR Interventional Suite, marking the first-ever clinical use of this innovative augmented reality (AR) technology. - North Star Vascular and Interventional in Minneapolis, Minnesota became the first medical facility to utilize OmnifyXR in real-world procedures. Dr. Jafar Golzarian, Professor of Radiology and founder of the clinic, successfully performed two
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Virtual Reality Relief for Workers’ Compensation: AppliedVR Launches RelieVRx® Program

by Jasmine Pennic 05/22/2024 Leave a Comment

AppliedVR Releases Clinical Trial Results from In-Home Virtual Reality Program for Chronic Lower Back Pain

What You Should Know:  - AppliedVR, a leader in immersive therapeutic solutions, has announced the launch of their flagship product, RelieVRx®, into the workers' compensation market. This FDA-authorized virtual reality (VR) program is the first of its kind to offer comprehensive, non-pharmacological treatment for chronic lower back pain (CLBP - AppliedVR's RelieVRx® program signifies a significant advancement in pain management for workers' compensation claims.   A
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Exploring The Impact of AR in Surgical Training and Simulation

by Fred Pennic 05/06/2024 Leave a Comment

Exploring the Impact of AR in Surgical Training and Simulation

Human surgery training has used the classical approach of dissections of bodies and presence in live surgery for a long time. These means offer truly priceless opportunities to learn but multiple problems lie in accessibility, interactivity, and safety. AR has started a new era in surgical training through its affordability, interactivity, and safety. However, there still exists a need for proof regarding its effectiveness and  the possibility of any negative effects. In this article, we
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AR/VR in Healthcare: Why Collaboration is its Most Important Use

by Wyatt Oren, Director of Sales, Telehealth and EdTech, Agora 05/01/2024 Leave a Comment

AR/VR in Healthcare: Why Collaboration is its Most Important Use

Throughout history, new and emerging technologies have helped revolutionize and advance the field of medicine, allowing medical professionals to develop groundbreaking new procedures, work towards cures to previously incurable diseases, and much more. Healthcare practitioners are always looking for ways to use emerging technologies to transform their work, and today one of the top technologies available to revolutionize the healthcare space is Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality
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3 Ways to Get Started With AR and VR Technology in Healthcare

by Jessica Rengstorf, Director of US Healthcare Strategy at Endava 03/05/2024 Leave a Comment

3 Ways to Get Started With AR and VR Technology in Healthcare

Augmented reality and virtual reality are innovative technologies that can provide tremendous benefits to the healthcare industry, bringing a deeper understanding of complex medical concepts to healthcare professionals and patients alike. Already, the integration of data analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, telemedicine, and interoperability have begun to shift how healthcare is delivered; away from care that's centered around disease management and toward care that’s more
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XRHealth Secures $6M to Enhance Immersive VR/AR Experiences

by Jasmine Pennic 01/09/2024 Leave a Comment

XRHealth Secures $6M to Enhance Immersive VR/AR Experiences

What You Should Know: - XRHealth, the leading healthcare platform in Spatial Computing, announced today a $6M funding round led by Asabys Partners, with participation from NOVA Prime Fund and XRHealth's existing investors. - This milestone follows the successful merger with Amelia Virtual Care, solidifying XRHealth's position as the largest extended reality (XR) platform encompassing mental, physical, and occupational health. VR/AR Meets Patient Needs XRHealth's platform leverages
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VA Expands Access to Virtual Reality Pain Therapy for Veterans with AppliedVR Partnership

by Jasmine Pennic 12/20/2023 Leave a Comment

VA Expands Access to Virtual Reality Pain Therapy for Veterans with AppliedVR Partnership

What You Should Know: - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is taking a major step forward in pain management by expanding its contract with AppliedVR, a provider of immersive therapeutics (ITx) using virtual reality (VR). - This contract expansion will significantly increase access to RelieVRx®, the first and only FDA-authorized in-home VR treatment for chronic lower back pain (CLBP).\ Continue Use of Virtual Reality for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain Chronic pain affects
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Augmedics Acquires Surgalign’s Digital Health Assets for $900k

by Fred Pennic 07/31/2023 Leave a Comment

Augmedics Acquires Surgalign's Digital Health Assets for $900k

What You Should Know:  - Augmedics, a provider of augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation, announced it has been named the successful bidder for the digital health assets of Surgalign and Holo Surgical following a competitive auction process.  - Augmedics’s bid for the digital health assets consists of a cash purchase price of $900,000 and the assumption of certain liabilities, as set forth in the asset purchase agreement. The sale will close pending approval by the Bankruptcy
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Augmedics Raises $82.5M for Augmented Reality Spine Surgery Platform

by Fred Pennic 06/27/2023 Leave a Comment

Augmedics Raises $82.5M for Augmented Reality Spine Surgery Platform

What You Should Know:  Augmedics, a Chicago-based provider of augmented reality (AR) surgical navigation raises $82.5M in Series D funding led by  CPMG and adds Evidity Health Capital as a syndicate partner, with participation from current investors H.I.G. Capital, Revival Healthcare Capital, Almeda Ventures and others.The company’s revolutionary xvision Spine System® allows surgeons to see patients’ anatomy as if they have “x-ray vision” and accurately navigate instruments and
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