ACA Section 1557 raises accessibility stakes for patient kiosks

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Patient check-in and payment kiosks can improve efficiency, reduce paperwork and shorten lines, but they can also create barriers for those with disabilities. For hospitals, clinics and other health care organizations, their obligation extends to services delivered via technology.

Research spotlight: Self-service technology moves deeper into health care

by Richard Slawsky — Editor, Connect Media

Two recent research papers illustrate how kiosks and automated dispensing systems could play broader roles in detecting disease, improving access to medication and giving public health officials better information about where intervention is needed.

Maternity Care Coalition to launch community care kiosk in Pennsylvania

Maternity Care Coalition will launch a Community Care Kiosk in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Aug. 18 at YWCA Tri-County Area…

Kiosk Hardware / Kiosk Components

Self-service kiosk hardware includes the base that holds the kiosk, the digital screen, the controls and the actual computer itself, along with the components.