NextCare said it will use the self-service kiosks to identify patients at check-in, gather necessary forms and signatures and collect co-payments and outstanding balances. The kiosks will also be used to capture symptoms and medical histories, in an attempt to expedite the triage process and improve patient flow throughout the facility.
By capturing this level of detail, our staff will be better prepared to identify which patients require immediate attention, said John Shufeldt, CEO of NextCare. This new approach to registration will also enable our facilities to reduce wait times for patients and improve overall operating efficiency.
NextCare also utilizes technology provided by InfoMed Medical Network, a Galvanon strategic business partner, for its practice management and electronic medical records (EMR) system.
MediKiosk is part of a suite of products that allows hospitals and clinics to provide patient self-service capabilities such as patient check-in, on-line BillPay and pre-registration via the web.
