Crescent Regional Hospital in Texas is leveraging hologram technology for non-touch patient consultations, which shortens wait times and increases access to specialist care. The hospital trained staff on using an 86″ Holobox display and video studio, and now intends to install 24″ Holobox Mini displays at additional sites. The hologram technology, provided by Netherlands-based Holoconnects, can also assist remote surgeries, diagnostics and training.
Concerns over the security of electronic personal health information intensifies
Ascension Health warned that the personal data of its patients and staff were compromised during a ransomware attack in May that impacted around 5.6 million