Galvanon and NEC Solutions America Form Strategic Alliance to Deliver Patient Self-Service Solutions to the Health Care Industry
Self-service applications enable hospitals and physician practices to reduce administrative costs, increase productivity and improve patient satisfaction
Maitland, FL & Santa Clara, CA (PRWEB) February 9, 2005 -- 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 Galvanons MediKiosk and customer value management technology as a part of its branded patient self-service solutions.
Galvanons 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.
Galvanons Customer Value Management Enterprise Server is the foundation of Galvanons 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. Galvanons 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 todays 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 physicians 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 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 (NASDAQ: NIPNY) (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 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
NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation. All Rights Reserved. © 2005 NEC Solutions (America), Inc. All Rights Reserved. Other product or service names mentioned herein are the trademarks of their respective owners.
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