The technology, while still relatively new in health care, could one day be part of office waiting rooms or other clinic locations. Crescent Regional Hospital, an acute care hospital in Lancaster, Texas, partnered with a technology company called Holoconnects, which produces box-like devices that can display a life-sized holographic image. Just as with telehealth, the doctor and patient can talk or the doctor can look at a rash or watch a patient walk, etc. ResponsesSome experts expressed skepticism to the New York Times over whether this is any better than telehealth options for patients. Ask questions like why a particular hospital or health system is trialing or adopting a technology: What do they hope to achieve?

Source: CNN July 30, 2024 21:23 UTC