Becker's Healthcare December 18, 2025
As smart glasses become more common, healthcare leaders are beginning to ask how the technology fits, or conflicts, with patient privacy expectations inside hospitals and health systems.
The question has gained urgency as consumer technology companies push smart glasses closer to the mainstream. This year, Meta released new versions of its Ray-Ban smart glasses featuring built-in displays and AI capabilities, signaling a broader shift toward hands-free, always-on wearable technology, according to CNBC and MIT Technology Review.
While the devices are marketed to consumers, some healthcare executives say their growing visibility raises difficult questions for hospitals and health systems that operate under strict privacy and regulatory requirements.
“People don’t necessarily know if they’re being recorded,” Julie Kline, chief human resources officer...
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