The pace at which the healthcare industry is building its metaverse is staggering. New scientific studies, clinical trials, and virtual reality and augmented reality medical devices continue to emerge at a rapid pace. Applications range from advanced surgeries and procedures to mental health treatment, pain management, training, simulations, remote care, and rehabilitation.

In the US, American Senior Communities (ASC) has partnered with MyndVR and is already bringing therapeutic virtual reality to hundreds of senior communities across the country. In the UK, gameChange VR is used by certain NHS mental health services.

The natural evolution of telemedicine

As TechRepublic recently reported, the metaverse healthcare sector by 2030 will grow at a CAGR of 48.3% and will be…