Virtual Medicine

Official @CedarsSinai account exploring the science of digital health technologies- from XR to AI. Advancing healthcare innovation through data-driven research.

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Regulation is evolving with innovation.

In this Q&A from Healio, Aubrey Shick discuss how the FDA is loosening oversight for some digital health tools, signaling a shift toward faster innovation.

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https://t.co/9FQtb5Q2Dg

#vMed26 #HealthPolicy #AIinHealthcare

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Pain is more than physical. It’s shaped by emotion and cognition. In this Q&A from Healio, Beverly explores how VR can address deeper dimensions of pain in inpatient settings. A glimpse into the future of immersive care.

Read more: https://t.co/Vw5HFqCKZD

#vMed26 #DigitalHealth

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

What if the future of healthcare isn’t artificial intelligence, but blended intelligence?

In this piece from @GoHealio, Dr. @BrennanSpiegel shares how combining human insight with AI can reshape clinical care.

Read + watch👇
https://t.co/DYUEWM5QyQ

#AIinHealthcare #vMed26

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

📯 Thank you for joining us at the 8th Annual Cedars-Sinai Virtual Medicine Conference! Grateful to gather clinicians, researchers, and innovators shaping the future of healthcare. Hope you left with fresh ideas and new connections.
#vMed26 #DigitalHealth #HealthTech

[Sarah Hill @SarahMidMO]

My biggest takeaways from Virtual Medicine in LA this week:
Healthcare isn’t being disrupted. It’s being reimagined.

– Mayo Clinic presented a breakthrough study using Healium showing significant reductions in anxiety—and 100% IV placement success—before endoscopies
– “Blended intelligence” is here: humans + AI working together, not replacing each other
– Smart glasses (Project Aura) are transforming how visits are captured into the EHR
– New FDA guidance on clinical decision support + evolving HIPAA rules signal where regulation is heading
– Child life specialists using VR may now unlock reimbursement pathways
– ERs are using AI to help prevent suicide in real time
– The VA is leaning into AI in meaningful ways
– And yes… “poopables” are officially a thing

One thing is clear:

We’re moving toward a world where care is more immersive, measurable, and human-centered—powered by technology, not replaced by it. @CedarsSinai @virtualmedconf #vmed26

[Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS @BrennanSpiegel]

What should hospitals consider before adopting a new AI tool? Start simple: will people actually use it?

That’s a key takeaway from our panel at #vMed26: “Translating AI Findings into Real-World Clinical Impact.”

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Exploring the intersection of media, technology, and mental health at #vMed26

This panel dives into how digital minds and emerging tech are reshaping mental health care and what’s next for innovation in the space. 🧠📱

#MentalHealth #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation

[Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS @BrennanSpiegel]

At #vMed26 we’re not just seeing the future of medicine, we’re tasting it 🍫😄

This poster shows how aligning sight, touch, and taste can make a virtual chocolate bar feel real.

It’s one of 40 highly creative projects in this year’s poster session at Virtual Medicine ‘26

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Centering wellness and equity through innovation at #vMed26

Dr. Cammie Connor explores how wearables and VR can support mental health on HBCU campuses, redefining care where it matters most. 🧠💡

#DigitalHealth #MentalHealth #HealthEquity

[Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS @BrennanSpiegel]

“Blending human + machine isn’t just new tech… it’s changing everything.”

@ZGJR speaking now at at #vMed26. Roles, relationships, even our perception of reality. It’s all shifting in the era of AI.

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Advancing patient-centered innovation at #vMed26

Dr. Christopher Almario highlights how XR can help lessen GI pain, bringing immersive tech into real clinical impact. 🧠✨

#DigitalHealth #XR #HealthInnovation

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Putting humans back at the center of innovation at #vMed26

Dr. Rafael Grossmann @ZGJR explores how XR and AI can enhance—not replace—the human side of healthcare. 🧠🤝

#HumanCenteredAI #DigitalHealth #FutureOfCare

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Exploring new frontiers in patient care at #vMed26

Dr. Ahmed D. Elnaiem shares how VR can serve as an early anxiolytic before sedation, reimagining the patient experience through immersive tech. 🧠✨

#DigitalHealth #VRinHealthcare #HealthInnovation

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Day 2 at #vMed26 🔥

A dynamic fireside chat with Dr. Brennan Spiegel @BrennanSpiegel and Thomas M. Priselac on leading through the digital health revolution—where innovation meets real-world transformation.

#DigitalHealth #HealthTech #FutureOfCare

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Day 1 of #VMED26 is in the books!
From engaging discussions to meaningful connections, it’s been an energizing start. Grateful for everyone who made it impactful.
Looking ahead to Day 2, excited to build on the momentum and continue the conversations.
#ProfessionalGrowth #MedTech

[Rafael Grossmann, MD, MSHS, FACS 🇻🇪🇺🇸 @ZGJR]

A spectacular closure to 1st day at @virtualmedconf ! @daniel_kraft rocking the stage!!!
@ExponentialMed

[Daniel Kraft, MD @daniel_kraft]

. @BrennanSpiegel kicking off Virtual Medicine https://t.co/Jw4epZAFGY

#vMed26

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Bridging the gap from innovation to impact at #VMED26. The XR Implementation Panel explores how to make virtual medicine real, turning promising technologies into scalable, real-world healthcare solutions.

From concept to care delivery.

#XR #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation

[Brennan Spiegel, MD, MSHS @BrennanSpiegel]

“Can I (and should I) trust my cyborg doctor?” That’s the panel discussion happening now at #vMed26. UCLA bioethicist Dr Neil Wenger provides pros and cons of AI. Shows cartoon of patient addicted to the “IV infusion” of social media, a source of cyber-anxiety for many.

[Virtual Medicine @virtualmedconf]

Unlocking the power of generative AI at #VMED26.
Dr. Omer Liran @LiranOmer and Dr. Rafael Grossmann @ZGJR lead a hands-on workshop, turning cutting-edge concepts into practical tools for real-world healthcare innovation. From insight to application.
#GenerativeAI #AIinHealthcare