HealthSpot Stations Make Dispensing Prescriptions More Accessible
Alyson Wyers — June 11, 2014 — Lifestyle
References: healthspot.net & springwise
A telepresence walk-in kiosk makes dispensing prescriptions in remote locations more convenient. This is possible due to a collaboration between HealthSpot and MedAvail. The HealthSpot Station ensures people's pharmaceutical needs are met through audio visual technology. The distance-bridging private kiosks offerspatients immediate access to a medical diagnosis from board-certified professional doctors through video conferencing and interactive digital tools.
The HealthSpot Stations will be dispensing prescriptions where there was no previous access to a retail pharmacy. MedAvail MedCenters will also be made available in the same area. After visiting a station, e-prescriptions can be filled at a MedCenter, which is responsible for the actual prescription drugs. Over-the-counter medications will also be available for customers at the MedCenter.
In addition to improving access to healthcare, this also makes dispensing prescriptions more affordable for Americans.
The HealthSpot Stations will be dispensing prescriptions where there was no previous access to a retail pharmacy. MedAvail MedCenters will also be made available in the same area. After visiting a station, e-prescriptions can be filled at a MedCenter, which is responsible for the actual prescription drugs. Over-the-counter medications will also be available for customers at the MedCenter.
In addition to improving access to healthcare, this also makes dispensing prescriptions more affordable for Americans.
Trend Themes
1. Telepresence Walk-in Kiosks - Opportunity for healthcare providers to offer remote diagnosis and prescription dispensing through audio visual technology.
2. Distance-bridging Private Kiosks - Potential for improving access to healthcare in remote locations by providing immediate access to board-certified doctors through video conferencing and digital tools.
3. Collaboration Between Healthspot and Medavail - Disruptive innovation opportunity for partnerships between telemedicine companies and retail pharmacies to improve access and affordability of prescription medication.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - Potential for telemedicine companies to expand services through telepresence walk-in kiosks, providing remote diagnosis and prescription dispensing.
2. Pharmaceuticals - Opportunity for retail pharmacies to collaborate with telemedicine companies to offer telepresence pharmacy kiosks, improving access and affordability of prescription medication.
3. Technology - Disruptive innovation potential for audio visual technology companies to provide solutions for telepresence walk-in kiosks, enabling remote healthcare services.
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