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Can VR and AR Finally Break Through the Barriers in Medical Innovation, Günther Illert?

In this episode of the Market Access Podcast, Dr. Stefan Walzer sits down with strategy consultant and XR advocate Günther Illert to explore how virtual, augmented, and extended reality are reshaping healthcare—from patient training and pain therapy to surgical planning and medtech education.

Learn how cross-sector collaboration and early adoption—especially outside traditional reimbursement systems—can unlock the full potential of immersive technology in medicine. A must-listen for innovators, health tech professionals, and digital health strategists.

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