Becker's Healthcare July 1, 2024
Experts are raising questions about whether 3D hologram technology adds any additional value to telehealth visits, The New York Times reported June 29.
In May, Crescent Regional Hospital in Lancaster, Texas, became the first hospital in the country to use holograms to connect physicians and patients for remote visits. So far, the technology has been mostly used for pre- and post-operative visits, though leaders have plans to expand its use to other types of appointments. The hologram display and video studio, called Holobox, is made by digital technology firm Holoconnects.
Each device, which displays a life-size, 3D live video of a person, costs $42,000, plus a $1,900 yearly service fee.
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