Improving health equity with VR technology

This US Healthcare Organization used Lenovo workstations, Varjo VR headsets, and Luxsonic software to co-inspect medical images with a medical specialty clinic in Ecuador. This helped increase access to healthcare training and combat a worldwide shortage of specialist radiologists.

Customer Problem

Too few specialist radiologists worldwide and unequal access to medical training led Ecuadorian and U.S. clinicians to look for a way to level the playing field.

Lenovo Solution

This US Healthcare Organization and Ecuadorian clinic used Lenovo workstations, Varjo VR headsets, and Luxsonic software to meet in a virtual reading room.

Business Impact

Accelerated diagnoses and improved treatment accuracy. Reduced cost and increased access to medical training, helping to address the knowledge gap between the US and Ecuador.

“This could be the first step in addressing health inequity in Ecuador, and for increasing educational opportunities around the world.”

Spokesperson, medical specialty clinic in Ecuador

Results

• ·       Improved patient outcomes
• ·       Helped to close the knowledge gap
• ·       Addressed widespread health inequity