Thank you to our partners, who we are set to embark on this collaborative journey with: @SINTEF, @Oslounivsykehus, @NKI_nl, @UniversityLeeds, @LeedsNhs, @LMU_Uniklinikum, @NIO_PIB, @metropolia, Orbit 21 Consulting, @CYENSCoE, @semmelweishu, @my_ueg, @dice_europe

We’ve been awarded €8.9 million for #HoloSurge, our new EU-wide surgical hologram research collaboration! The 4-year @HorizonEU project unites 14 EU partners. Together, we share a common goal: to reduce the risk of complications during planned surgery.

It’s been busy for our team this year, with many more exciting announcements to come in 2024! In the meantime, from HoloCare – and HoloCat – we hope you have a wonderful HoloDay! 🎅🎄

Our CEO Alison Sundset sat down with @Medtech_Insight! Alison covered: 🩻How we’re ensuring our platform is not only a valuable tool for surgeons but also appeals to payers 🩺 How advanced surgical planning will reduce costs in theatre and waitlists ➡️

Taking a closer look at Norwegian #healthcare: 🔹Norway spends 11.4% of its GDP on healthcare 🔹The public sector covers ~85% of expenditure & provides ~70% of services 🔹 Almost 400,000 people work in healthcare Read more via @Sciencenorwayno ⬇️

Is #MixedReality going mainstream? Healthcare is maturing and embracing technological innovation. This is why we place importance in unifying diverse perspectives through #MR. See what our CTO @jahnotto says about it ⬇️

A survey by @virtilabs found that 77% of #healthcare organisations are using or planning to use VR #technology for training. This adoption is attributed to its impact in enhancing learning experiences, improving care, and creating cost-efficiencies⬇️

"Augmented reality (AR) and #VirtualReality (VR) have the potential to transform #healthcare, delivering altogether new types of treatments and diagnostics, and changing how and where care is delivered." FDA Read how AR and VR is being used in #surgery➡️

What kind of support helps guarantee a tech startup’s success? 🔹Financial backing 🔹Technical expertise 🔹Commercialisation support 🔹Intros to collaborators @sos_solfrid explains how @SopraSteria supports us with the above, and more⬇️

#virtualreality simulations provide a safe, realistic, and flexible environment for medical professionals to improve their technical proficiency. Find out how VR is transforming training across industries ⬇️

The @WHO estimates that the global shortfall in #healthcare workers will reach 10 million by 2030. As the industry looks to recover services to pre-pandemic levels, leveraging #digital technologies will be vital. The @FT explores (paywalled) ⬇️

AI empowers surgeons with unprecedented precision & insights, helping to: 🔷Predict adverse events & complications 🔷Enhance decision-making in high-pressure situations 🔷Personalise patient care 🔷Increase surgical precision ⬇️

Ever-growing waiting lists for #surgery could have serious implications for patients in the future. Surgeons have raised concerns about the increased risk of permanent bone loss & stomach bleeding, due to surgery postponements & extended use of drugs. ➡️

We were honoured to host the @Microsoft team in Oslo earlier this month. We were joined by @elenabonfi, the Global Business Leader #Healthcare at Microsoft as we showcased our #technology and the team tested out our solution⬇️

XR technology is revolutionising patient education, helping patients better understand their #health and make more informed decisions about their care. Learn more ⬇️

Thank you to @MedtechInsight for featuring our CEO @AlisonSundset! Alison talks about HoloCare's innovative approach to #surgery planning, addressing sterile environments, cybersecurity, and remote collaboration. Read here ⬇️ (Subscription required).

The NHS needs to tackle a growing productivity problem. Just a 1% decrease in productivity demands an extra £1.5bn/year to sustain care standards. Our technology helps enable productive MDT meetings – for quick decisions, reduced costs & more time. ➡️

Our CTO Jahn Otto Andersen’s background in oil and gas might seem worlds apart from #healthcare, but when it comes to software development, it's all interconnected. His knowledge has been instrumental in the development of our surgical #MixedReality software.

Waiting lists in England disrupt lives, with 7.2 million individuals awaiting non-emergency treatments, according to @IPPR's recent report. Read the full article ➡️

The World Economic Forum (@wef) has recognized the Medical Metaverse as a leading emerging technology in 2023. From virtual surgeries to personalised treatment plans, immersive technology is reshaping the #digitalhealth landscape. Read the full article⬇️