This is a competition among the GWU MHA Graduate students in Health Informatics. The top presentation, as determined by outside observers, will be presented in an EHL Webinar series as a collaboration between HIMSS and GWU.
This session explores AR & VR's impact on healthcare, covering costs, implementation, real-world applications, challenges, and future innovations in medical training, treatment, and global adoption.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the fundamental differences between Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) and their roles in healthcare applications
- Analyze the cost implications of AR/VR technologies in medical training and patient care
- Evaluate real-world examples of AR/VR in healthcare, including their benefits and limitations
- Identify key challenges such as interoperability, ethical concerns, and AR/VR integration adoption barriers
- Explore future advancements in AR/VR, including AI-driven personalization, digital twin technology, and global trends in healthcare innovation
Speakers
- Veda Patel, MHA Candidate, George Washington University
- Maximiliaan Van Cauwelaert De-Wyels, MHA Candidate, George Washington University
- Pedro Garcia, MHA Candidate, George Washington University
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