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Adjustable patient kiosk unveiled at HIMSS Show

February 21, 2011

Connected Technology Solutions (CTS) unveiled its adjustable self-service, health-care kiosk this week at the 2011 HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, the annual tradeshow for healthcare IT professionals in Orlando, Fla.

The new Patient Passport Expresskiosk features an interactive touch screen module that moves with a 40-inch vertical range of screen adjustability, providing access, convenience, and usability at a level never seen before in the industry, according to a CTS press release.

Already more than 5 million patients have used CTS Patient Passport Express kiosks to:

• Check-in for appointments
• Update medical histories· Verify insurance information
• Make credit card co-payments and bill payments
• Sign documents using an electronic signature pad
• Print HIPAA forms and other documents

The adjustable touch screen is just as accessible to a person in a wheelchair as it is to a 6-foot person standing, and can be used by vision-impaired, hearing-impaired, or blind individuals or people with limited dexterity. The anti-glare screen allows for use near large windows and skylights.

The company's CEO, Sandy Nix, said the model is a step forward aesthetically for health-care kiosk design. Incorporating a sophisticated mix of materials and surfaces, the kiosks can be integrated into a facility's existing decor and branding with nearly infinite choices of customized textures and colors. The software and digital interface are also customized for each facility.

"CTS is known for its innovation," Nix said. "Our engineers and designers are driven to create unequalled user experiences that continue to revolutionize the patient check-in industry."