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I always wonder what will be next, but I got my answer when I learned that AI & MLOps are both unstoppable. Both will change the whole scenario of the industries, even the latest trends that we are observing. The continuous evolution in DevOps with the combination of Machine Learning for corporate application development is a solid reason. The real-time example is the healthcare sector. Many articles on the internet reported that patient experience and medicine practice have changed using modern-age techniques such as AI ML or chatbot in the healthcare industry. Another best example is the manufacturing sector that is progressing in Industry 4.0. Now, industries do not hesitate to use smart devices, sensors, and tech-oriented processes for smart manufacturing. I am more excited to share with the readers the advantages of MLOps, such as: The machine learning lifecycle completely supports rapid innovation. The ML allows streamlined changes effortlessly. It eliminates all bottleneck issues that can resist the businesses for AI transformation. Development, delivery, deployment, and management are four pillars of industries that can be optimized with the help of Machine Learning in great terms. It allows human experts to monitor the production models. For novice readers here, I will mention the basic definitions of AI & ML that will help make them more comfortable with the topic that we are reading here. Machine Learning Most of the time, you will find Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence together. The reason is ML is one of the branches of AI, where other branches are Natural Language Processing, Artificial Neural Network (ANN), and Robotics. In simplistic terms, its definition can be understood as following the concept of ML; machines learn from the data instead of obvious programming. However, the process is complex and requires the efforts of Data Scientists and AI developers. As per statistics published on Statista.com, in the year 2021, among all the use cases, the major focus was on improving customer experience (57%). The other ML use cases were customer retaining, fraud detection, building brand awareness, and others. Artificial Intelligence The definition of AI is straightforward to understand that making a machine act with human intelligence. It is one of the technologies that is progressing continuously and even a most popular topic of debate. The credit goes to Alan Turing and Jhon McCarthy. The ultimate goal of AI is to make a Machine Smart. According to the current scenario, AI is not fiction or imagination. It is a reality that we can observe in our surroundings. Every day, AI researchers are trying to make the machine more intelligent than its previous version. One of the fantastic websites to read about scientific facts and research-oriented news –ScienceDaily, published on 11th Feb 2022 that wearable armbands can help have the grip for persons living with prosthetic hands. Previously on 8th Feb, they published that self-sensing robots are now equipped with electrochemically driven pumps. In combination with Big Data & AI, wildlife preservation can happen, including larger data sets and smart tracking devices. It is only one example; other examples also exist. These examples are not for filling the content or making this article lengthier. It is for the new readers to understand the 360-degree scope of AI. Later it will help them to co-relate with MLOPs and Industrial AI. The Curiosity about MLOps and Its Stages Not only the readers but also businesses are curious about MLOps. They are trying to find how industrial AI & MLOps can help them for future transformation. Before we proceed with core information here, I would like to mention the fact based on the report published by Deloitte. It says that MLOps will be expanded up to $4 billion by 2025. In the upper section, we have gone through the basic definition, and this section will take you through the MLOps and its stages. The MLOps definition says that it is the process for streamlining model production with quality via following the automation process. Data scientists and engineer involves in it. It offers several benefits to businesses, from experiments to managing regulatory requirements. Let’s take a break from the topic for a while; here, I am going to mention some relevant case studies on the topic. Some of the best case studies of Machine Learning with AI implemented by IBM are Wunderman Thompson and Humana. i.  The Wunderman Thompson works as a growth partner and consultancy providing branding-oriented solutions, including CRM, CX, and technology. They leverage ML for brand promotion, new customers on-boarding, and data management. ii. We can’t detach the ML with AI as AI is the root of the ML, so you will be surprised to know what conversational AI can promise. Humana is a leading health insurance company with 13 million customers in the USA reduced the cost of the preservice call with the help of a conversational AI solution by IBM. These case studies can be considered as fine examples and indicate the hidden possibilities for industries. Let’s come back to the topic and check out the following stages of MLOps. In the collaborative process, the data scientists and businesses first define the problem, convert it into a problem statement, and then define the objectives that ML will fulfill. Use Case Discovery: : Again, the key player is a collaboration between data scientists and engineers. Usually, they collect, organize and process the data for modeling. Data Engineering : the machine learning pipeline in integration with CI/CD ensures fine data flow. The data is being used to train the models. The data scientists used to do experiments with it. It works like whenever new data is added, the model retraining starts. Machine Learning Pipeline : It stands clearly with the method that lets the experts integrate the Machine Learning model into the existing production system and environment for practical use. The production deployment can be done in three ways: web services used for prediction, on-demand batch prediction, and edge device computing. Production Deployment : This stage is to find out whether a model is working as per expectations or not. The experts using new algorithms and data performs experiments. For production, monitoring memory and compute requirements are also important terms. Production Monitoring How MLOps help the businesses for future transformation? MLOPs are progressing speedy, and very soon, there will be more changes in the market segment. Most of the large corporations are welcoming Machine Learning Operations, and the only reason is to gain a cutting edge in the competition. Among its several advantages, one of the key advantages I would love to share is that it smooths the strategy planning and assist the managers in implementing it in a fantastic way. An answer to the question asked starting at this segment can be found from the subsequent advantages of MLOps below- Improved Life Cycle Management Since the launch of machine learning, it has been proved that it works great when it comes to automation. On the other hand, automation is a promising process that helps to improve the lifecycle. It reduces the time that an enterprise spends in doing manual efforts. The MLOps facilitates to automate most of the manual work flawless. In-directly, it also reduces the cost. Improved Communications Communication between person to person or department to department ties the whole organization strongly. The MLOps helps enterprises establish a robust communication channel and eliminates bottleneck issues. It is best to create a set of operations for each employee to follow that removes the chances of any operational redundancy. After preparing the checklist, a manager can send it to all employees. After finishing it, they can modify and share it again. Focused Collaboration Via MLOps By extending the above point, communication and collaboration are crucial for any organization. The absence of collaboration always creates space for blunders that you and I would not like to have. So, again here comes MLOps to rescue us from the blunders, and the reason is it works fine regarding collaboration requirements. One department can share the task with another where all stakeholders can observe what has been done and what is coming next. It works like employees and managers can access the earlier communication and checklist in the pipeline. It reduces response waiting time and handles inefficient e-mails manner. Improved Regulatory Compliance It is another fantastic advantage of MLOps that it helps regulate compliance in an improved way. On the other hand, it creates wonders in transforming . Due to the increasing demands regulating rules are more stringent. MLOps can help you to implement the models according to the required standards. Industrial Workflow with Artificial Intelligence Streamlined Workflow Automation is one of the qualities of AI & ML that provides 360-degree freedom to organizations to attain operational efficiency. It supports both types of operations, i.e., internal and external. On the other hand, taking real-time feedback is so much easy. MLOps also empowers businesses to take real-time feedback from their workforce. In conclusion, It can be said that machine learning operations help in streamlining the workflows. Implementation and Deployment With Ease This point you can consider to dedicate to all above points. Still, confused so let me clear it. In the above points, we have discussed the advantages of improved life cycle management, improved communications, focused collaboration via MLOps, improved regulatory compliance, and streamlined workflow.  All these advantages in turn provide the ease to implement and deploy the machine learning models with ease. - The Final Words from My Side Because MLOps and Industrial AI is such a vast topic to discuss, read, and write about, you can also find more information on the internet about it. The point is MLOps & Industrialized is much needed for operational discipline. It remains beneficial in several terms. Most of the bigger brands have adopted it, and some of the others are in the process of adoption. The future will be more bright with MLOPs. Additionally, here I am also adding some reference links for your reference: https://hackernoon.com/what-happens-to-mobile-apps-when-ai-and-machine-learning-join-forces https://hackernoon.com/how-ai-and-machine-learning-changes-modern-day-industries https://hackernoon.com/confusion-matrix-in-machine-learning-everything-you-need-to-know https://devtechnosys.com/insights/what-is-artificial-intelligence-and-how-does-ai-work-in-the-future/ https://devtechnosys.com/insights/ai-powered-tools-the-perfect-assistance-for-designers-and-web-developers-today/

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Why the future is brighter than you think War in Ukraine, climate change, school shootings, MAGA rage Covid-19, Amy Coney, reproductive rights Clarence Thomas, Ginni Thomas, Elon Musk, and Twitter drama Insurrection, mass inflation, Proud Boys starting fights We didn’t start the fire It was always burning, since the world’s been turning We didn’t start the fire No, we didn’t light it, but we tried to fight it So yeah, things aren’t looking so hot right now (except for global temperatures) Everywhere you look, whether it’s Covid, climate change, gun violence, inflation or war, it’s just one thing after another after another. It’s even been described as the “ ” by everyone’s favorite curmudgeon, Umair Haque. Vibe Shift at the End of the World : The number of people who thought this year would be better than last year (65%) is the lowest it’s ever been: Case in point If we were in the MCU timeline, we’d be at the end of A (half the world is gone and everyone feels like sh*t) vengers: Infinity War But then came , where the built a time machine and emerged victorious. Endgame Avengers While we don’t have a time machine, we actually have something even better. Something called HISTORY. And by looking at the past, we can see that there was never a time on earth when things were perfect. In fact, there were periods that were much, much worse than the time we’re living in now: One reason it feels so bad right now is — ironically — due to all the progress we’ve made Widespread access to the tools necessary for sharing and accessing information — combined with an increasing appetite for the consumption of that information — has made previously isolated incidents part of our shared global experience. Although it might not look like it, this could turn out to be one of the best times to be alive. That’s because history isn’t a line; it’s a wheel. And historians have pointed out that it regularly repeats itself in a familiar pattern: Let’s use the past 80 years in American History as an example: : WWII ends, TV and Rock & Roll are invented High (1945–1965) : JFK assassination, LSD, Beatles, Dylan, space program, computers Awakening (1965–1985) : LA riots, 9/11, grunge/Kurt Cobain, Columbine Unraveling (1985–2005) : 2008 financial crisis, January 6th, Covid, etc. et al. Crisis (2005–2025) It’s surprisingly accurate: : see above Current crisis (2005–2025) : Great Depression, WWII Previous crisis: (1925–1945) : Civil War Previous crisis (1845–1865) : Revolutionary War Previous crisis (1765–1785) If this holds true, we’re in for some seriously good times ahead. Get ready for the new roaring 20s While a lot of sh*tty things happened in the 20th Century, it was history’s greatest overall expansion of wealth and well-being. All this progress wasn’t the consequence of any one invention (i.e. car, radio, telephone, etc.); it was the effect of all of them happening at once. More importantly, it wasn’t so much the of these technologies but the of them. invention maturation The average “overnight success” actually takes about 60 years For example, the iPhone was only possible because of previous technologies that took decades to develop — the integrated circuit, a pocket-sized TV screen, and the lithium-ion battery. Same with Amazon, which only exists because the Internet, the smartphone, and the data center all evolved separately to become commercially viable. Going back even further, the reason railroads succeeded was because of three prior innovations: the steam engine, high-strength steel, and the telegraph (for coordinating operations on a single track). And the telegraph itself — i.e. the “Victorian Internet” — wouldn’t have been possible without the electromagnet, the battery, and cable-making. We are on the precipice of another key inflection point Several new technologies are all maturing around the same time: Each one alone would be enough to generate massive disruption. All of them together will radically alter every single aspect of our lives, which historians and scholars are predicting will bring about greater wealth, health, convenience, and leisure. For example, the AI-infused Cloud will be as different from the Internet as the Internet was from the . Its capabilities for observing, measuring, and harvesting data will do as much to advance the tools of basic discovery as the and the . telephone network microscope telescope Nobel economist Edmund Phelps predicts that we are poised for , and Klaus Schwab, Chairman of the World Economic Forum, has called it a Mass Flourishing Fourth Industrial Revolution. To quote David Bowie, are coming ch-ch-ch-ch-changes However, technology does not exist in a vacuum. While there may come a day when humans are removed from the equation altogether, and everything is run by our AI overlords, right now we’re still in control. So to fully understand what’s coming, we need to view it through the lens of the people who are going to be buying, using, and adopting all this tech into their lives. Just as previous generations were shaped by the times they grew up in, the same holds true for today A number of different factors have coalesced to influence and impact the minds of the newest drivers of culture and consumerism (Gen Z), as well as the group that immediately succeeds them (Generation Alpha). For example, Gen Z is the most , as well as the most racially and ethnically diverse. well-educated generation in history They’re also the most globally connected, which has made them acutely aware of what’s happening around the world, as well as more empathetic and change-oriented. This was evidenced in the , where so many young people showed up at the polls that they canceled out one of the strongest and most consistent voting blocks — people over 65. 2022 midterm elections Overwhelmingly, they supported Democratic candidates who agree with them on issues like climate change, gun violence, reproductive rights, racial justice, and LGBTQ rights. They’re doing the same thing with brands A popular news topic in recent years has been the latest industry “killed” by Millennials. But if you thought Millennials were industry killers, you have no idea what’s coming. Picture on a much larger scale. In other words, things like greenwashing and typical CSR efforts will no longer cut it. Brands that want to survive will need to do better: for the environment, for public health, and for the common good. Greta Thunberg’s Twitter takedown of Andrew Tate Companies that don’t adhere to current environmental codes and even stricter ones in the years to come will simply vanish. — Peter Petermann, Wunderman-Thompson While Gen Z is actively shaping the political, cultural, and consumptive landscape, it’s Generation Alpha who will be doing so in the years to come We don’t yet have a clear picture of this generation because they’re literally just children. But they’re on track to be even more well-educated, more tech-savvy, and more focused on solving problems than their predecessors. Case in point: A found that they care more about issues like poverty and climate change than Millennials and Baby Boomers, both when they were their age, and now. recent poll of 7–9-year-olds Their relationship and familiarity with technology will be unlike anything we’ve ever seen Again, while it’s too early to make any definitive predictions, we know that Generation Alpha will have unprecedented access to the most advanced technology in existence. We’re not talking about smartphones or gaming consoles either; we’re talking , , and other types of autonomous tech that are almost impossible to imagine within the context of our daily lives. AI robots So far, all accounts point to them utilizing it to create solutions to the world’s biggest problems, designing a more compassionate society, and building a better future. Up until now, we’ve looked at the technological mega-shift that’s coming, as well as the people who will be most affected by it The last piece of the puzzle is to factor in how new developments in media, communication, and the Internet itself — i.e. Web 3 — will shake things up even more. Just in case you’re not familiar with the evolution of the Internet, I’ve made it easy for you: Web 3 is obviously great news for users and content creators, but for brands and advertisers, it’s somewhat problematic; after all, they’ve grown accustomed to having unprecedented access to all that sweet, sweet customer data. That’s where comes into play. personalization The value exchange: Personalization in return for data People will likely agree to some form of data-sharing, provided that what they get in return is hyper-personalized and hyper-relevant (basically everything they want to see anyway, without having to search for it). This will include content, ads, product recommendations, and entertainment. For example, instead of endlessly searching on Netflix, imagine being served up with suggestions that are exactly what you’re looking for. Aaron Goldman, CMO of 4C Insights Consumers are expecting pervasive personalization in all experiences, especially content and commerce. By 2030 it won’t just be an expectation, it will be a reality. — Bots to the rescue Making things even easier, a significant amount of brand and consumer communication will likely be bot-to-bot, with personal digital assistants interfacing directly with brand chatbots and virtual customer service agents. Imagine Siri, , or Alexa, but on steroids. Our virtual assistants will act as valets, helpers, and intermediaries, taking over more and more of our menial tasks — even purchasing decisions. Google In general, we need to be prepared for a massive shift in both technology and consumer psychology The transition to Web 3 ─ and ultimately the metaverse ─ will be less a technological transformation and more of a psychological one. The decentralization of everything from platforms to hardware to software will allow for technology that supports, rather than hinders, the human experience. Instead of tech for tech’s sake, or tech for profit’s sake, think of it as tech for . humanity’s sake Although it’s almost impossible to fathom in the current climate of negativity and woe, we are on the precipice of a seismic transformation that stands to alter every single aspect of our lives. Several distinct yet interrelated elements are coming together, namely: The maturation of several new advanced technologies A new generation with unprecedented tech acumen (and a determination to utilize it for good) A new media landscape built on user-centricity and openness The cumulative effect will usher in a radical new future that is unlike anything we have ever witnessed. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

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Dr. Daniel Freeman at Oxford VR came up with , a worthy-of-its-name cognitive therapy platform. It uses a mix of technologies — with VR at its core — to treat agoraphobic avoidance in patients with psychosis. GameChange The platform puts a patient in lifelike simulations, be it visiting a cafe, a shop, or a doctor’s office, while a therapist walks the patient through the program to let them rethink their defense behaviors. Test results prove that compared to patients who receive usual care alone, those enrolled in immersive therapy have significantly improved their condition. Having assistance like this is invaluable in scaling and increasing the quality of mental care and healthcare in general. So, if you have your mind on taking a leap into the healthcare metaverse or consider turning to a , keep on reading! metaverse development company Below, we describe what immersive technologies — and a mix of them, which the metaverse essentially is — can do for the industry and highlight the challenges that could halt wider adoption of the metaverse in healthcare. Medical metaverse: let’s clear up the definition first The concept of the metaverse has been around for decades. Though it’s Facebook’s turning into Meta that took the topic to the headlines. And now healthcare leaders are taking notice as well. So, let’s see what the metaverse means in the context of digital health. Today’s healthcare tech is mostly dominated by that give users an opportunity to interact with digital content, for instance, manage ERP records or exchange medical images. medical software solutions What pairing up the metaverse and healthcare is about to do is to change the very nature of people/content relationships, rather than simply interact with it. making users experience content The end goal of the healthcare metaverse vendors is to eventually merge the digital and the physical worlds into a collective virtual open space for all kinds of activities to take place — from surgery planning to next-gen to virtual therapy sessions. telemedicine consultations If you wonder how that will be realized, it’s not that complicated. To step into the metaverse, a user will only need a virtual reality (VR) headset, augmented reality (AR) glasses, an inexpensive add-on that turns a smartphone into an extended reality (XR) gadget, or any other XR device. The applications of the metaverse in healthcare The metaverse and healthcare are not a common pairing just yet, but the industry experts agree on its promising value-generating potential. At ITRex, we don’t believe in the digital-only future of healthcare. Still, we do see some aspects of it flourishing in virtual settings. Here’s a rundown of the essential ones. Improving healthcare training and education Leading medical schools have already amplified healthcare training by tapping into AI, VR, and AR development. Bringing the metaverse into healthcare training could help medical schools take a step further and switch to stimulation training. Students, for example, could join virtual settings to watch complex surgeries demonstrated in 3D or even practice conducting one themselves on a digital twin of a human body. Healthcare professionals, too, may use the metaverse to exchange experience (for instance, demonstrate a new diagnosis or treatment method) in digital conference rooms, no matter where they are in the world. On the healthcare education frontier, several startups embracing immersive technologies are quite noticeable. One of them is , a digital medical library featuring immersive training content. Surgical training platforms, like and , are getting in the spotlight, too. These platforms help clinicians practice and automate responses to emergency situations through VR-enabled interactive experiences. Giblib Osso VR Health Scholars Another aspect of how the metaverse improves healthcare training is by allowing healthcare employees, as well as family caregivers, to better understand the experiences of their patients or loved ones. , for example, exploits immersive technologies to help users understand, among other things, what hearing and vision loss may feel like, discover how social isolation associated with certain conditions might impact a patient, or learn to spot and differentiate the symptoms of dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Embodied Labs Enhanced medical diagnosis and therapy Beyond education, metaverse technologies can assist healthcare professionals as they plan and complete diagnosis and treatment. Back in 2020, for example, neurosurgeons at Johns Hopkins Hospital the institution’s first operation using an augmented reality headset by Augmedics, a surgical assistance pioneer. The surgeon used a see-through eye display that projected the images of a patient’s anatomy to fuse six vertebrae in a patient’s spine in order to cure persistent back pain. So, the solution basically gave the surgeon the needed X-ray vision. performed Medical metaverse environments can be used for surgical planning as well. , for example, allows surgeons to better do preoperative planning by converting patients’ CT scans into 3D reconstructions accessible through headsets. So, surgeons may view, manipulate, and isolate relevant anatomical areas before performing the surgery. InVisionOS Medical metaverse tools could also be used as an amplification to prescribed treatments. This way, assistive therapy solutions, like EaseVR, are getting attention. is a prescription-based solution that uses CBT and other behavioral therapy methods to assist patients with chronic back pain. EaseVR The solution consists of a VR headset and a controller and relies, among other techniques, on deep relaxation, attention-shifting, and interoceptive awareness to address the physiological symptoms of pain. Test results report that at the end of the assisted treatment, 66% of EaseVRx participants reported experiencing less pain, compared to 41% of control participants who received usual care alone. When it comes to , metaverse environments can help extend access to therapy. Along with GameChange we referred to earlier in the article, there are several prominent startups rising on the metaverse and mental health scene. , for example, helps children with autism spectrum disorder practice behavioral skills by placing them in different social contexts. And helps treat neuro-visual impairments, like amblyopia, in children by generating specially modified digital scenes. bettering the population’s mental health Floreo Luminopia Effective patient engagement Due to its immersive, gamified nature, the healthcare metaverse can become a useful means of . High-quality immersive content and gamification features could help clinicians explain complex concepts, walk patients through procedures they’re about to undergo or make sure patients take the prescribed medications. boosting patient engagement Digital twins take a step further in keeping the population informed and engaged. Digital twin solutions, like the one from , for example, combine a patient's vitals, CT scans, medical history records, and genetic test results to create a digital simulation of a patient’s anatomy and physiology, as well as tap into insights about their health. Q Bio So, patients could see all of their health data visualized beautifully on a virtual dashboard and share it with clinicians, nutritionists, and researchers for individual care plans. Next-gen telemedicine Since the beginning of the pandemic, the provisioning of healthcare as a remote service has peaked. The tendency is expected to carry on in the metaverse. But with the engaging, immersive experiences the healthcare metaverse could offer, it would open a new range of opportunities for both patients and healthcare providers. Compared to videoconferencing that is in use today, the healthcare metaverse could convey a far greater feeling of being present, which could help patients feel more at ease with the medical staff. Clinicians, in turn, could get a more thorough picture of a patient's health condition. Although the telemedicine market is still predominantly video-based, a number of metaverse startups have already entered the scene. One of them is ThirdEye. The company offers to access live video and audio communication with remote physicians — all in real time. By using the AR solution, first responders can interface directly with a see-what-I-see platform and live stream emergency situations to offsite clinicians. AR glasses for first responders High-touch brand interactions The metaverse could add a human touch and personalization to healthcare and pharma brand campaigns. Stepping in the metaverse, healthcare and pharma brands can host events for those who can’t attend in person or reach out to new audiences through immersive advertising. Despite the sector’s long-held reputation of digital timidity, healthcare and pharma are ready to move forward, experts estimate. GCI Health EVP and US Head of Digital and Innovation states: Kristin Mengel Ryan “Healthcare organizations are ready to commit, even if they lack clarity around budgeting for metaverse initiatives. Pharma has done a good job recruiting digital talent, and in the last two years they’ve radically accelerated adoption of digital.” While the market is considering opportunities, some pioneers have already ventured into the metaverse. For example, , a top healthcare advertising agency, has recently presented a metaverse primer for internal and external audiences that drew a record number of visitors. Area 23 Other big industry players are keeping up as well. Back in 2021, Pfizer hosted an event, where Grand Theft Auto players could get vaccinated in roleplay as part of the company’s campaign. CVS, too, is attempting to trademark pharmacy, health clinics, and retail goods in the metaverse, and is offering virtual wellness and nutrition coaching. Metaverse in healthcare: the challenges that lie ahead Like all new technologies, the metaverse comes with its hurdles. Gaining wider use, the metaverse could cause healthcare inequities associated with device ownership, digital literacy, and internet accessibility. Moreover, virtual entities like digital twins raise questions regarding healthcare data ownership and privacy. At ITRex, we see the following challenges halting a wider adoption of the metaverse in healthcare: : The industry has to think over the aspects of data ownership and privacy and develop for protecting sensitive patient information Data privacy and security new mechanisms and regulations : To realize the full potential of the metaverse, healthcare organizations would need to invest in high-tech hardware, like headsets, gloves, and other needed wearables. So, initially, the technology is likely to be limited to those who can afford it. Also, the cost of the metaverse solutions infrastructure is expected to be quite high as it requires high-end connectivity, especially when it comes to such use cases as surgical assistance High upfront costs : The essential component of the current healthcare paradigm, interoperability is yet to be addressed when it comes to the healthcare metaverse. Unless the entire industry adjusts the current data and communication standards, the adoption of the metaverse is likely to be slowed down Interoperability : It’s only natural that patients may feel skeptical about receiving treatment online, so they would have to be educated on the specifics, opportunities, and limitations of the healthcare metaverse settings A lack of trust Metaverse and healthcare: another gimmick or a viable alternative to traditional patient care technologies Healthcare metaverse technologies are still nascent and unlikely to take over the market for another few years. Yet industry experts believe healthcare organizations may start to “dip their toes in the water”. According to Emma Chiu, Global Director at Wunderman Thomson Intelligence, healthcare organizations considering metaverse tech must remember just how important technology is to most people. The company’s recent report revealed that 93% of respondents believe technology is the future, 81% stated that a brand’s digital presence is as important as a physical one, and 76% noted that their everyday lives depend on technology. “Into the Metaverse” Technology also makes people feel better, the report found, with 88% of Gen Z survey participants and 85% of millennials saying they use tech to unwind. Ms. Chiu also points out that there’s a clear link between technology and wellness with 55% of respondents indicating that technology makes them physically healthier and 56% stating that tech improves their mental health. Metaverse healthcare applications are also expected to improve in the coming years, bringing about a positive change — be it scaling access to therapeutic environments, breaking down barriers for seniors and people with disabilities, or making it easier for people to participate in research. Still, although people are indeed interested in digital services, the cumbersome digital experience would rather turn them off, . Concerns over the metaverse’s privacy, security, and trust remain, too, amplified by the difficulties of integrating new tools into day-to-day clinical workflows. according to Gartner So, if you don’t want to miss out on the new opportunities the metaverse and healthcare duo could drive but you’re still unsure about the impact of the novel technology, it’s only natural to take small steps. Bring in a touch of the metaverse experience into the areas that are not directly connected to the clinical workflows. Alec Pollak, SVP for group omnichannel strategy at Area 23 advises: “The opportunity to advertise in a game, for example, represents a nice first step and one that doesn’t require a big commitment.” If you have unanswered questions regarding the metaverse and healthcare combo or are ready to take the first step into the metaverse, — we’ll help! contact our experts Also published . here

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