5 ways Mayo, Cleveland Clinic use augmented reality

Augmented reality technology allows clinicians to practice new techniques in a virtual world.

Here are five ways Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic use the new technology:

Mayo Clinic: 

1. The health system participated in a $15 million strategic funding round for the augmented reality medtech company MediView. 
2. Mayo also joined in a $20 million series A financing round for augmented reality company Medivis. 
3. In December 2022, Mayo entered into a know-how agreement with MediView to use its technology to help clinicians practice complex procedures.

Cleveland Clinic:

1. Cleveland Clinic also participated in MediView’s $15 million strategic funding round.
2. The health system is using Microsoft HoloLens to improve the health of its neurology patients.