Global Roundtable Discussion - Medical XR & Immersive Healthcare

Theme: Immersive Healthcare & AI: Finding the balance between innovation, and shared responsibility

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In an era where technological marvels are no longer confined to science fiction, the amalgamation of AI with immersive technologies is sculpting a new frontier in healthcare. The brilliance of AI-powered diagnostics set within virtual realms, coupled with bespoke VR therapeutic regimens, signals a healthcare revolution. Yet, as we stand on the cusp of these advancements, the echoing call for shared responsibility resonates more than ever.

Immersive healthcare, propelled by AI, holds boundless promise. But this very promise mandates a careful equilibrium between groundbreaking innovation and the sacred principles of patient safety, data confidentiality, and overarching ethical paradigms.

This roundtable aims to be a beacon for introspection and collaborative action. By convening healthcare experts, AI trailblazers, and policy thinkers, we set the stage for profound discussions. Together, participants will explore the multifaceted dimensions of AI’s role in immersive healthcare, charting a course that embraces the promise of technology while ensuring unwavering commitment to patient well-being and ethical standards.

Key Objectives

Unpack AI’s role in immersive healthcare
- AI agents as medical practitioners | Treatment and Therapeutics

AI applied to biometrics and data management. (analog to medical imaging)
Patient Clinician relationship
- Patient safety | Psychological safety

Key Stakeholders

Healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, therapists), Health insurance professionals, Biotech and pharma industry representatives
Medical technology developers and AI researchers specializing in healthcare applications
Patients with experience or interest in immersive healthcare
Regulatory bodies, Medical institutions, and hospitals

Time and Agenda Details

Agenda Item	Session Start Time	Session End Time
Overview and Introduction Julia A Scott XRSI \| Santa Clara University Richard Price NHS England \| XRSI	11:00 am PST 7:00 pm GMT	11:12 am PST 7:12 pm GMT
Welcome remarks by the Opening Speaker Walter Greenleaf Stanford University	11:12 am PST 7:12 pm GMT	11:22 am PST 7:22 pm GMT
Key Contributor Statements/Interventions (5 minutes each) Susan Persky National Human Genome Research Institute Veena Somareddy Neuro Rehab VR Mohamed Elriedy NHS England	11:22 am PST 7:22 pm GMT	11:37 am PST 7:37 pm GMT
~ 5 Minutes Break – 11:37 am PST to 11:42 am PST \| 7:37 pm GMT to 7:42 pm GMT
Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Influence of AI and Immersive Technology on Provider-Patient Relationships. As AI steps closer to the intimate relationship between a patient and healthcare provider, we must inquire about the implications of the role of the provider and the trust and bond with a patient. While AI may already play a role in clinical decision-making and AI agents may provide medical information, the introduction of AI in immersive and interactive settings for patients that substitute conventional provider tasks will impact the perceptions of each party. This roundtable will take what we know about XR, the metaverse, and AI technologies and apply them to the healthcare environment to anticipate benefits and harms. Richard Price NHS England \| XRSI David Baltaxe Unanimous AI Linda Ciavarelli HouseCall VR	11:42 am PST 7:42 pm GMT	12:47 pm PST 8:47 pm GMT
~ 20 Minutes Break – 12:47 pm PST to 1:07 pm PST \| 8:47 pm GMT to 9:07 pm GMT
Thematic Discussion and SWARM Intelligence Gathering on Data Privacy and Patient Agency in AI-Enhanced Immersive Healthcare The range of sensitive health information in immersive contexts greatly expands. These data become fuel for AI models that may benefit or exploit patients. A crucial balance between maintaining data privacy and empowering patient agency over this data must be set. The discussion will explore strategies for robust data protection and compliance with healthcare regulations, focusing on the unique challenges of securing sensitive health information. Additionally, the discussion will emphasize enhancing patient autonomy, ensuring informed consent, and maintaining transparency in AI interactions to uphold patient rights and ethical standards in healthcare innovation. Divya Chander XRSI \| Atlantic Council, Stimson Center David Baltaxe Unanimous AI Nataliya Kosmyna MIT Media Lab	1:07 pm PST 9:07 pm GMT	2:08 pm PST 10:08 pm GMT
Concluding Remarks & Adjourn Charles E. Binkley Hackensack Meridian Health Joe Morgan Waya Health \| XRSI Julia A Scott XRSI \| Santa Clara University Richard Price NHS England \| XRSI	2:08 pm PST 10:08 pm GMT	2:20 pm PST 10:20 pm GMT

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