At no other time do people more highly value security and privacy than when it comes to their healthcare. Sensitive, sometimes embarrassing medical conditions in the same milieu with co-pays, deductibles, minimum payments and more create a situation where people can be very guarded about their personal information. HIPAA laws, of course, bear this out. That’s why kiosks make an ideal partner for helping…
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The most critical parts of any trip to a healthcare provider are the treatment and the check-in process that puts the patient in queue to be seen. Often, those needing to see a doctor or undergo tests are ill or in a state of stress in anticipation of the exam or procedure. That means the check-in process should be as non-taxing and simple…
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What do French fries and co-pays have in common? Kiosks can have a meaningful effect on them both. QSRs and fast casual restaurants quickly learned that kiosks were far better at up-selling than people were. Why? Because kiosks can be programmed to ask for the order every time with every customer. Likewise, healthcare facilities have seen marked improvements in co-pay and balance collections…
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Now that some Affordable Care Act payments are tied to patient satisfaction scores, facilities have the most concrete evidence yet that the way someone is treated and the frustrations he encounters during the care path matter. Customers in every kind of business are less loyal and more mobile than ever before, and abundant online access to competing care-providers means someone who is one…
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When people travel, they’re rightfully wary of unfamiliar physical surroundings. What they often lose sight of, however, is the need to remain vigilant concerning digital threats. Hotels and resorts can protect their guests from ID theft and other online mischief with kiosks. This infographic shows how. Infographic as a PDF: Hotel Kiosks Help Secure Guest Comfort
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Throughout medical history, physicians have followed the ethical guidelines of the Hippocratic oath, which includes the solemn promise to keep patient information strictly confidential. This commitment to privacy has become tougher as healthcare providers have begun to modernize through digitization, and healthcare kiosks can play a key role in helping IT departments keep sensitive information secure. New Federal Laws Challenge Providers to DigitizeThe…
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