MAITLAND, Fla, Feb. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Galvanon, the patient experience company and NEC Solutions (America), Inc., a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America, today announced they have formed a strategic alliance to provide patient self-service kiosks to the health care industry. Under the terms of the agreement, NEC Solutions America will OEM Galvanon’s MediKiosk(TM) and customer value management technology as a part of its branded patient self-service solutions.
Galvanon’s MediKiosk is a free-standing kiosk with a touch-screen interface that automates patient registration and check-in processes. Using MediKiosk, patients can check in for appointments, verify registration information, make a co-payment and find their way in a facility.
Galvanon’s Customer Value Management Enterprise Server is the foundation of Galvanon’s self-service applications, including the MediKiosk. The single, end-to-end platform allows users to manage information across an extended network, such as patient preferences and permissions. The software also helps health care organizations manage patient flow through patient encounter management features that enable front-desk personnel to view and manage checked-in patients, saving time and improving workflow.
“NEC is committed to delivering health care organizations with solutions and services to improve patient safety, quality of care and reduce administrative costs. Galvanon’s self-service applications are a natural fit with our solution offering,” said Greg Sarrail, director of marketing and strategic alliances at NEC Solutions America/Health Care Solutions Division. “Our relationship with Galvanon reinforces our commitment to delivering cutting edge technology to the health care industry and will provide our customers with the tools they need to streamline the patient registration process.”
“We are pleased to join forces with NEC Solutions America, especially as it relates to helping hospitals and physician practices optimize resources and improve patient satisfaction,” said Clynt Taylor, CEO of Galvanon. “NEC recognizes the unique challenges facing today’s health care organizations and is ideally suited to deliver this proven and cost-effective technology to health care providers and patients across the country.”
About Galvanon, Inc.
Galvanon helps health care organizations enhance the patient experience at home, in the hospital, and in the physician’s office through innovative solutions such as kiosks, Web self-service applications and technology that streamlines everyday patient interactions and improve patient flow through the health care process. For more information, visit http://www.galvanon.com/healthcare.
About NEC Solutions America
NEC Solutions (America), Inc. is a premier provider of integrated solutions for the Connected Enterprise in North America. As an affiliate of NEC Corporation (FTSE: 6701q.1), NEC Solutions America taps into a global resource network to help clients leverage technology to achieve a competitive edge. From corporate performance management and biometric security solutions to digital cinema and in-theatre advertising systems, visual displays and server solutions, the expertise is delivered with the personal attention needed to address individual situations. With headquarters in Rancho Cordova, California, NEC Solutions America maintains research, marketing, sales, and support facilities throughout the United States. Information regarding NEC Solutions America products and services can be found at http://www.necsam.com/.
Press contact for Galvanon: Cathi Hilpert pr@galvanon.com 407-667-0669 Sales contact for Galvanon: Gary Anthony ganthony@galvanon.com 817-832-1060 Press contact for NEC Solutions America: Beth Makosey Beth.Makosey@necsam.com 408-488-1320 Sales Contact for NEC Solutions America: Greg Sarrail Greg.sarrail@necsam.com 408-844-1119
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Galvanon, Inc.
CONTACT: Press: Cathi Hilpert, +1-407-667-0669 or pr@galvanon.com, orSales: Gary Anthony, +1-817-832-1060 or ganthony@galvanon.com, both ofGalvanon; or Press: Beth Makosey, +1-408-488-1320 or Beth.Makosey@necsam.com,or Sales: Greg Sarrail, +1-408-844-1119 or Greg.sarrail@necsam.com, both ofNEC Solutions America
Web site: http://www.galvanon.com/