As the metaverse transitions from hype to reality, organizations and individuals are excited to experiment with these cutting-edge technologies. Gartner predicts that by 2026, one in four people will spend at least an hour a day in the metaverse. Driven by emerging technologies like digital twins and edge computing, nearly one in three organizations will have metaverse-ready products and services.

As the metaverse matures, new technology is already reinventing how essential services like health care work. While still in its infancy, it could potentially redefine how healthcare services are delivered to patients. Especially in Australia, the pressure on health care has never been more apparent.

The federal health minister declared that primary care is “in a worse state…