Applied VR

AppliedVR’s EaseVRx scores FDA De Novo clearance for treating chronic lower back pain

By Emily Olsen 11:43 am November 17, 2021

The Food and Drug Administration has granted AppliedVR De Novo clearance to market its EaseVRx virtual reality system to treat chronic lower back pain. The prescription device includes a VR headset and controller plus a “Breathing Amplifier” that’s used to train the user in deep breathing. Patients can participate in 56 VR sessions that use cognitive behavioral therapy to treat pain. The...

AppliedVR scores $36M for virtual reality pain management

By Emily Olsen 02:20 pm November 11, 2021

AppliedVR, developer of virtual reality therapeutics, has scooped up $36 million in Series B funding months after it closed a Series A round. The Series B, which included investments from F-Prime Capital, JAZZ Venture Partners, Sway Ventures and SVB Ventures, brought the company’s total raise to $71 million. WHAT IT DOES AppliedVR creates virtual reality technology for healthcare applications,...

Pager taps PokitDok to add price, insurance comparison to house call app and more digital health deals

By Heather Mack 04:00 pm February 16, 2017

App-based doctor house call company Pager will incorporate PokitDok’s healthcare price comparison tool into its care navigation platform. In addition to the ability to find board-certified doctors, registered nurses, physician assistants and nurse practitioners and arrange either in-home or telemedicine visits (or refer to a specialist) Pager customers will also be able to verify insurance or...