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EPISODE · Aug 14, 2026 · 34 MIN

Virtual Reality Is Revolutionizing Chronic Pain Care: XR Health, Medicare Coverage & the Future of Digital Rehabilitation

from TechTalk Healthcare · host Brad Cost and Dr. Jay Greenstein

What if virtual reality could become one of healthcare's most powerful treatment tools?In this episode of TechTalk Healthcare, Dr. Jay Greenstein and Brad Cost welcome back Eran Orr, CEO of XR Health and former F-16 fighter pilot, to discuss how virtual reality has evolved from an experimental technology into a reimbursable healthcare solution that is transforming physical therapy, chronic pain management, mental health, and rehabilitation.Eran shares his entrepreneurial journey from developing VR rehabilitation after suffering his own neck injury as a fighter pilot to building a nationwide healthcare company now serving patients with more than 200 chronic conditions. The conversation explores how Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and the VA are now covering VR therapy as durable medical equipment, opening new opportunities for providers and patients alike.You'll also learn how AI, augmented reality, and immersive healthcare technologies are reshaping patient engagement, improving clinical outcomes, reducing isolation among seniors, and creating the next generation of digital healthcare.In this episode:How VR is changing chronic pain treatmentWhy Medicare now reimburses VR therapyAI and augmented reality in healthcareThe future of telehealth and digital rehabilitationImproving patient outcomes through immersive technologyWhat chiropractors and healthcare providers need to know about XR HealthWhether you're a chiropractor, physical therapist, healthcare entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode offers an exciting look at where healthcare innovation is headed.

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