HealthLeaders Media February 5, 2024
The Los Angeles health system has launched XAIA, an AI-enhanced VR app designed for use with the new Apple Vision Pro headset
KEY TAKEAWAYS
– With the nation in the midst of a mental health crisis and trained therapists in short demand, healthcare organizations are experimenting with AR and VR to improve access to care and bring new treatments into the home.
– Cedars-Sinai, a pioneer in the use of AR and VR technology in healthcare, has created an app that, when used with Apple’s new VR headset, takes the user into a calming environment and uses an AI-enhanced avatar to offer treatment and resources.
– Researchers say the avatar can guide users through cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) treatments and...