The Reality of Healthcare in the Digital World
Our world is getting bigger, not physically but digitally. Virtual reality and social media platforms are expanding the way we view healthcare, literally. Whether watching a few seconds of a video or immersing yourself in the digital world, technological innovations have created a new place for people to get information about their health, even going as far as virtually engaging with other people in real time in a healthcare setting. So for this month, our December’s MBriefs is about how our digital world is changing the future of healthcare and healthcare delivery.
Social Media is Changing Healthcare
With over 1 billion users, Tik Tok has become one of the top sources of information for recipes, DIY projects, and new dance moves. However, this platform has become increasingly popular among Gen Z users seeking answers to their healthcare questions. According to CharityRX, Gen Z users are turning to Tik Tok influencers for advice and recommendations before making an appointment with their doctor, posing the question, could a 60-second TikTok video or other social media platform be a more direct path to healthcare? Click the link below to learn more about how social media is changing how we receive healthcare information.
Side Affects Episode 117 | End-of-Year Maintenance: FSA, HSA and Prescription Drug Coverage
Life is unpredictable, and anticipating when to use your employee benefits can be stressful, but being prepared with these end-of-year maintenance tips can help alleviate that stress. This episode of “Side Affects” contains important information on how to get the most out of your benefits before the new year begins. Join hosts Dave Homan and Kenzie McEvily as they cover the three things you need to know about your FSA, HSA and prescription drug coverage. Don't be on hold for the month of January!
Metaverse or Mediverse: The Transformation of Healthcare
You’ve probably heard of virtual reality (VR) and how virtual reality headsets can give you an immersive experience in the gaming world. But now, a new virtual reality experience, the Metaverse, is reinventing VR and challenging traditional healthcare delivery methods. The Metaverse will allow people to move away from just playing video games in VR to actually participating with each other in the virtual world, including healthcare. Healthcare leaders are hopeful that the metaverse could be the future. From simulating operating rooms to care planning and delivery, companies like BehaVR are starting to transform the healthcare world. Click the link below to learn more: