# Metaverse in Healthcare * **Definition:** The Metaverse in Healthcare refers to a collective virtual space that integrates augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and other immersive technologies to enhance patient care, medical training, and healthcare delivery. It encompasses virtual environments where healthcare professionals can collaborate, simulate medical procedures, conduct remote consultations, and engage patients in interactive health management. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Metaverse in Healthcare ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Metaverse in Healthcare**, for healthcare technology leaders * 926 news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/8/2025 | [**Early days for small language models and AI at the edge - Computer Weekly**](https://www.computerweekly.com/feature/Early-days-for-small-language-models-and-AI-at-the-edge) | [[Computer Weekly]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Healthcare Metaverse Industry Forecast 2025-2030 - Revenue Growth of Over $140 Billion Expected**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/healthcare-metaverse-industry-forecast-2025-135500251.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**Unlocking Business Potential with Hyperautomation-as-a-Service - CIOReview**](https://www.cioreview.com/news/unlocking-business-potential-with-hyperautomationasaservice-nid-40922-cid-4.html) | [[CIO Review]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**From Cost Center to Profit Driver: How Healthcare Tech is Changing the ROI Game**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-cost-center-profit-driver-how-healthcare-tech-changing-baracho-d4sye) | [[Linkedin]] | | 3/25/2025 | [**Metaverse in Healthcare Industry Research 2025-2035 Featuring Global Leaders, Microsoft ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaverse-healthcare-industry-research-2025-115800587.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 2/7/2025 | [**Healthcare IT Market to Grow by USD 215.4 Billion from 2025-2029, Driven by Service Quality and Efficiency Focus, with AI Impact on Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-it-market-to-grow-by-usd-215-4-billion-from-2025-2029--driven-by-service-quality-and-efficiency-focus-with-ai-impact-on-market-trends---technavio-302371183.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 2/2/2025 | [**Dedalus Surges Ahead in Europe erica: Black Book Research's Top-Ranked Digital Health Leader**](https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/dedalus-surges-ahead-in-europe-latin-america-black-book-research-s-top-ranked-digital-health-leader-1034302148) | [[Business Insider Markets]] | | 2/1/2025 | [**Artificial Intelligence Solutions: Transforming Telehealth - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/artificial-intelligence-solutions-transforming-telehealth-d0dhe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Tech-Driven EHR Revolution: Local Vendors in English-Speaking Regions Challenge ...**](https://www.newswire.com/news/tech-driven-ehr-revolution-local-vendors-in-english-speaking-regions-22512053) | [[Newswire]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Smart Healthcare Market to Grow by USD 125.7 Billion (2024-2028), Rising Demand for Remote Health Monitoring Boosts Market, with AI Redefining Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smart-healthcare-market-to-grow-by-usd-125-7-billion-2024-2028-rising-demand-for-remote-health-monitoring-boosts-market-with-ai-redefining-trends---technavio-302365329.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/31/2025 | [**Smart Healthcare Market to Grow by USD 125.7 Billion (2024-2028), Rising Demand for ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/smart-healthcare-market-grow-usd-224300031.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Global IoT in Healthcare Market Set to Surpass USD 1 Trillion by 2035 Highlight Rapid ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/global-iot-healthcare-market-set-160000510.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 1/3/2025 | [**Robert Goodman on LinkedIn: Generative AI in healthcare: Adoption trends and what's next**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/robertbgoodman_generative-ai-in-healthcare-adoption-trends-activity-7280595413026451456--675) | [[Linkedin]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**India Digital Healthcare Market Analysis Report 2024-2029: Government Initiatives Boost ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/india-digital-healthcare-market-analysis-172300489.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/23/2024 | [**China's Digital Healthcare Transformation: Local Vendors Lead 2025 EHR Adoption ...**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/chinas-digital-healthcare-transformation-local-150000005.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | | 12/16/2024 | [**VSee Health Announces Partnership with Tele911 to Create First Virtual Emergency Department**](https://www.morningstar.com/news/business-wire/20241216885724/vsee-health-announces-partnership-with-tele911-to-create-first-virtual-emergency-department) | [[Morningstar]] | | 12/10/2024 | [**Smart Healthcare Market to Grow by USD 125.7 Billion (2023-2028), Segmented by Channel, Solution, and Geography, with AI Impacting Market Trends - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/smart-healthcare-market-to-grow-by-usd-125-7-billion-2023-2028-segmented-by-channel-solution-and-geography-with-ai-impacting-market-trends---technavio-302326632.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**5 Leading AI Companies Transforming Healthcare - by Technology,Ai,Tech,Health,Fitness - Medium**](https://medium.com/@arijitghosh646/5-leading-ai-companies-transforming-healthcare-74da16f8585c) | [[Medium]] | | 12/4/2024 | [**Fardin Quazi on LinkedIn: #generativeai #healthcareinnovation #digitaltransformation ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fardinquazi_generativeai-healthcareinnovation-digitaltransformation-activity-7269751759697301505-y5wi) | [[Linkedin]] | | 10/22/2024 | [**The Medical SaaS System Market: Refracting Market Trends and Consumer Behaviors (2024-2031)**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/medical-saas-system-market-refracting-trends-consumer-82rge) | [[Linkedin]] | | 9/19/2024 | [**Metaverse in Healthcare Global Market 2024 Technological Innovations and Growth Forecast**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/it/883146-metaverse-in-healthcare-global-market-2024-technological-innovations-and-growth-forecast.html) | whatech.com | | 9/5/2024 | [**Metaverse in Healthcare Market Expert Reviews with Upcoming Trends and Predictions 2031**](https://www.newstrail.com/metaverse-in-healthcare-market-expert-reviews-with-upcoming-trends-and-predictions-2031/) | newstrail.com | | 7/30/2024 | [**Smart Healthcare Market size is set to grow by USD 115.39 billion from 2023-2027 ... - Le Lézard**](https://www.lelezard.com/en/news-21470984.html) | lelezard.com | | 7/24/2024 | [**Metaverse in Healthcare Global Strategic Market Report 2024-2030: AI and IoT Integration Spurs Comprehensive Healthcare Solutions - ResearchAndMarkets.com**](http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240724697530/en/Metaverse-in-Healthcare-Global-Strategic-Market-Report-2024-2030-AI-and-IoT-Integration-Spurs-Comprehensive-Healthcare-Solutions---ResearchAndMarkets.com/?feedref=JjAwJuNHiystnCoBq_hl-RLXHJgazfQJNuOVHefdHP-D8R-QU5o2AvY8bhI9uvWSD8DYIYv4TIC1g1u0AKcacnnViVjtb72bOP4-4nHK5ieT3WxPE8m_kWI77F87CseT) | [[Business Wire]] | | 7/17/2024 | [**Metaverse in Healthcare Global Strategic Report 2024: Market to Grow by Almost ... - Yahoo Finance**](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/metaverse-healthcare-global-strategic-report-151600017.html) | [[Yahoo Finance]] | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **Microsoft**: A leading technology company involved in developing metaverse solutions for healthcare. - **Meta Platforms**: Formerly Facebook, focusing on virtual and augmented reality technologies for healthcare applications. - **Siemens Healthineers**: A global leader in medical technology, exploring the use of the metaverse for medical imaging and diagnostics. - **Google**: A major player in AI and cloud computing, contributing to healthcare innovations in the metaverse. - **Brainlab AG**: A company specializing in software-driven medical technology, integrating metaverse solutions for enhanced healthcare delivery. - **Intuitive Surgical**: Known for its robotic surgical systems, exploring metaverse applications in surgical training and procedures. - **VSee Health**: A leader in AI-powered telehealth solutions, focusing on autonomous healthcare technologies. - **K Health**: A virtual primary care provider utilizing AI to enhance healthcare services, including primary and urgent care. - **VirtualHealth**: Provider of the HELIOS platform, aimed at improving population health management and care coordination. - **Itiliti Health**: Partnering with VirtualHealth to streamline care management and ensure compliance with healthcare regulations. - **Clover Health Investments**: A health insurance company leveraging technology to improve healthcare delivery. - **CareCloud**: A healthcare technology company providing cloud-based solutions for medical practices. - **MRG Health**: A digital healthcare management services company focused on chronic care management. - **Teladoc Health**: A telemedicine company that provides virtual healthcare services, including chronic condition management. - **China Medical University Hospital (CMUH)**: A leading digital healthcare provider in Taiwan, known for its AI-driven innovations and significant achievements in digital health. - **HealthEC**: A leader in population health management solutions, focusing on enhancing customer and patient services through integrated healthcare solutions. - **Medscape**: A leading online resource for healthcare professionals, providing news, education, and resources related to medical practice. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **Infinite Reality**: An XR company enabling the creation of 3D websites in the metaverse for healthcare applications. - **Virtua Health and Unite Us**: Partnership aimed at improving care coordination by connecting patients to community services, enhancing population health. - **HealthEC and VirtualHealth**: Announced a partnership to enhance customer and patient services while advancing population health management through integrated healthcare solutions. - **VirtualHealth and Itiliti Health**: Collaboration to create an integrated platform for compliance with prior authorization and healthcare data exchange regulations. - **K Health and Cedars-Sinai**: Partnered to enhance virtual care options using AI technology. - **K Health and Mayo Clinic**: Collaborating to develop an AI-enabled solution for cardiac care. - **Qventus**: A health tech company that raised funds to develop care automation software, enhancing operational efficiency in healthcare. - **Courier Health**: Focused on CRM solutions for biopharma, aiming to enhance patient engagement through innovative technologies. - **Thrive AI Health**: An initiative launched by Arianna Huffington and Sam Altman to utilize AI for behavior change. - **VSee Health and Tele911**: A partnership to utilize telehealth technology to address emergency room overcrowding and EMS staffing challenges. - **Akumin and United Imaging**: Collaboration to enhance diagnostic precision and patient experience through advanced imaging technologies. - **Klika Tech and AWS**: Achieved AWS Life Sciences Competency, recognizing its expertise in delivering innovative cloud and embedded solutions to healthcare. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Market Growth**: The global market for Metaverse in Healthcare is projected to grow from $10.2 billion in 2023 to $159.1 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 48.0%. - **Telemedicine Popularity**: The rise of telemedicine during the COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for innovative healthcare technologies within the metaverse. - **Patient Engagement**: The metaverse enhances patient engagement through personalized therapy sessions and wellness programs tailored to individual needs. - **Digital Twin Technology**: Adoption of digital twin technology and integration with wearable devices are key trends in the metaverse healthcare landscape. - **AI in Healthcare**: AI is being integrated into healthcare for administrative tasks, diagnostics, and patient engagement, with significant growth expected in telemedicine and virtual healthcare. - **Virtual Hospitals**: Expected to grow from USD 13.3 million in 2024 to USD 116.4 million by 2034, driven by demand for remote healthcare services. - **Healthcare IoT**: The market is projected to reach USD 243.40 billion by 2025, enabling real-time patient monitoring and personalized healthcare solutions. - **Smart Healthcare Solutions**: The market is shifting towards smart healthcare solutions driven by IoT, connected devices, and real-time patient monitoring. - **Generative AI**: Projected to grow significantly, enhancing personalized treatment and telemedicine capabilities. - **Connected Healthcare Devices**: The market for connected healthcare devices is projected to grow significantly, driven by the need for remote monitoring and early intervention. - **Digital Health Market Expansion**: The digital health market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9.2% from 2024 to 2028, reaching $275 billion. - **Telemedicine Growth**: Significant growth in telemedicine post-pandemic, with a projected CAGR of 24% from 2023 to 2030. - **Decentralized Clinical Trials**: A trend towards decentralized trials using digital technologies for remote patient recruitment and monitoring, enhancing data privacy and compliance. - **Data Analytics and AI Integration**: Advanced data analytics and AI are anticipated to improve medical data management and facilitate personalized treatment plans. - **Patient Safety Software Market**: Rapid growth driven by demands for patient safety and regulatory compliance, with a focus on AI technologies. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Adoption Readiness**: Healthcare professionals' readiness to adopt new technologies is essential for the successful integration of the metaverse in healthcare. - **Regulatory Frameworks**: The need for regulatory frameworks to govern the use of metaverse technologies in healthcare is critical for safe implementation. - **Data Privacy**: Concerns regarding patient data privacy and security in the metaverse must be addressed to ensure trust and compliance. - **Regulatory Issues**: Varying regulations across countries and concerns about data security hinder the adoption of virtual healthcare. - **Integration of Technologies**: Challenges in integrating new technologies into existing healthcare systems while ensuring compliance with regulations. - **Digital Literacy**: Challenges such as high costs and digital literacy issues may hinder the widespread adoption of smart healthcare technologies. - **Leadership Bias**: Traditional healthcare leaders often prefer in-person care, which can limit the adoption of telehealth solutions. - **Skills Gap**: Only 24% of healthcare professionals reported receiving AI training, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry. - **Data Privacy and Security**: Concerns over patient privacy and data security, particularly in light of recent cyberattacks on healthcare institutions. - **Workforce Shortage**: An expected deficit of over 100,000 healthcare workers in the U.S. by 2028, impacting care quality. - **High Costs**: The high costs associated with advanced equipment and digital healthcare infrastructure pose challenges for widespread adoption. - **Regulatory Compliance**: Healthcare organizations face challenges in ensuring compliance with evolving regulations while integrating new technologies. - **Privacy and Security**: The increasing use of digital technologies raises concerns about patient data privacy and the need for robust security measures. - **Regulatory Approvals**: The need for regulatory approvals and standardization poses challenges to the rapid deployment of innovative healthcare solutions. - **Clinician Burnout**: Increasing workloads and administrative tasks contribute to clinician burnout, necessitating innovative solutions to improve efficiency.