This document summarizes research on artificial intelligence (AI) and virtual reality (VR) in healthcare. It finds growing momentum and investment in both areas. For AI, focus is on predictive diagnosis and personalized treatment using machine learning. For VR, focus is on training, mental healthcare and pain reduction. Major players driving innovation include Intel, Alphabet and startups receiving funding. Both AI and VR are converging with other technologies to transform various aspects of healthcare.
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5. Research Author
Fard Johnmar
(fardjohnmar.com)
Futurist | Strategist | Researcher | Inventor
Fard is a nearly 20-year global health veteran and has spent
more than 12 in the digital health arena. He has advised
executives, entrepreneurs, medical professionals and others
focused on developing groundbreaking digital health tools,
technologies, products and services at startups and large
organizations like Humana, Novartis, Johnson & Johnson
Sanofi, the CDC and the Canadian government. Fard is the
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SurprisingTrends Changing Healthcare, which explores the
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7. Research Method
Scope Momentum
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InvestmentsConnections
Health Technology Ecosystem
Analysis Strategy: 4 Areas of Focus
This research was conducted using
the unique Health Technology
Ecosystem Analysis
methodology. Developed by Fard
Johnmar, it involves focusing
systematically on four key areas that
define the relevance and impact of
health technology ecosystems.
24. AI in Healthcare: 6 OrganizaFons Driving InnovaFon
Scope
Source: DigiHealth Informer Database
OrganizaFon Areas of Focus AcFvity & Impact
Intel Analy.cs, Big Data,
Etc.
Intel has invested nearly $1 billion in AI
companies and has a strong presence in the
health market.
Illumina Genomics $100/genome/hour analysis improves genomic
data available for AI analysis.
Tencent Genomics, Big Data,
Cancer, Etc.
Large popula.on, unmet needs in Chinese
healthcare market driving significant investment
in AI-driven companies across segments.
Alphabet Diagnos.cs, Cancer,
Health Outcomes
Predic.on
Alphabet is working globally to use AI, machine
and deep learning in cancer, disease diagnosis,
management and other areas.
Amazon Disease
Management
Amazon is working to using its “Internet of
Voice” AI technology to boost disease
management and more.
NVIDIA Cancer, Diagnos.cs,
Etc.
NVIDIA’s Deep Learning GPU Training System
aids cancer diagnosis, improves drug
development and more. NVIDIA’s products are
at the core of numerous health AI efforts.
29. AI and Health: Convergence
Connections
2017: AI is touching precision medicine, virtual reality, mobile, robotics and more in health
Source: DigiHealth Informer, Based on analysis of English-language text-based data collected Jan. – Sept. 2017
33. Exploring the Healthcare Virtual Reality Ecosystem
Scope
We’re using VR for many things, including:
Travel and Real Estate: Virtual tours, marketing …
Entertainment: Sports, cinema, music, gaming …
Human-Machine Interfaces: Interact with computers, the
Web and more
Training: CreatingVR simulations for skill-building
37. How VR Helps to Treat Disease: (Data Collected Jul – Sept. 2017)
Scope
Top 5 Diseases Referenced in Articles Featuring Keywords:‘Virtual Reality Treatment’
Source: DigiHealth Informer, Based on analysis of English-language text-based data
Addiction: Prevent opioid abuse
Autism: Improve socialization and coping skills
Cancer: Help patients cope with stress/pain
Depression: Improve mood and well-being
Stroke: Reduce rehab time
38. VR in Healthcare: A Few InnovaFve OrganizaFons Driving its Use
Scope
Data Source: DigiHealth Informer Database
OrganizaFon Areas of Focus AcFvity & Impact
Washington
Township
Medical
Founda.on
Concussion Care VR glasses help doctors rapidly diagnose specific
sub-types of concussion
Cedars-Sinai Pain Relief Pain scores among people using VR dropped by
24%
Stanford Mental Health Stanford’s Virtual Human Interac.on Lab is
studying the use of VR for trea.ng ea.ng
disorders and other condi.ons
40. VR Health Investment Today and Tomorrow
Company Focus Area & Amount Raised
Psious Virtual reality exposure therapy for anxiety
Funding Amount: Undisclosed
MindMaze Physical therapy for the paralyzed ‘tricks’ the mind into
believing limbs are s.ll func.onal (available in the EU)
Funding Amount: $109 million
Surgical Theater Surgical training program
Funding Amount: $9..6 million
Regroup Therapy Virtual reality-powered telepsychiatry
Funding Amount: $8.4 million
Vidi Vision Virtual reality-based lazy eye treatment being used in 88
clinics around the world
Funding Amount: $3 million
As virtual reality in healthcare has gained momentum, startups are receiving investor attention.
Here are a few that have received funding
Investment Data Source: DigiHealth Informer Database
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Investments
42. VR and Health: Convergence Illustrated
Connections
2017: HealthVR is still evolving, but is being used not only by health organizations,
but technology companies like Samsung to push forward diagnosis,
mental health treatment and much more
Source: DigiHealth Informer, Based on analysis of English-language text-based data collected Jan. – Sept. 2017
Screen Shot:
DigiHealth Informer
Innovation Map
Focusing onVR in
Disease Diagnosis
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