What is a Health ATM and How does a Health ATM work? from heena shah's blog

A health ATM is a touch-screen kiosk hardware built for managing health-related information. This enables consumers to access their personal health information from any internet-connected web browser.

It empowers patients and allows them to actively participate in managing their health requirements by providing access to world-class medical facilities. Health ATM addresses the issue of primary health care in rural and distant places. It is a modern, simple, accurate, and automated healthcare kiosk.

A one-stop digital touch-point integrated equipment developed to diagnose all chronic diseases while also providing primary care and diagnostics in rural places. ATMs for healthcare are outfitted with cutting-edge diagnostic equipment for basic vitals, cardiology, neurology, pulmonary tests, gynecology, clinical diagnostic and life-saving equipment, and emergency services.

• Conducts health and medical tests.

• Dispenses-free medicines for all sorts of diseases and illnesses.

• The machines also maintain records of registered patients, including their lab reports. 

• The cloud-connected platform enables telemedicine so doctors can see patients in rural areas. 

• Also, patients can access these reports anytime using a web dashboard, email, or mobile app. 

• Doctors can check and access the patient’s past health records during a video call.

At present, with the change in lifestyle and expansion of non-communicable diseases, there is a requirement for preventive screening and early diagnosis. Here, these ATMs play a pivotal role in the early identification of diseases and getting timely and quality treatment.

Not only preventive and quality care, even when installed at government healthcare centers, primary care centers, and rural clinics, these ATMs also help in avoiding the menace of long wait periods and addressing the unequal doctor-patient ratio. Also, with the diagnostics done through these health  ATM machines, the results can be easily transferred and verified by a centralized control unit. The unit can, in turn, instruct the doctors on the line of treatment based on the diagnosis. 

However, there are certain challenges in operating Health ATMs. With interrupted power supply and internet connection along with inadequate infrastructure, it is quite difficult for managing a Health ATM in a rural area. At the same time, taking the onus of maintenance of such ATMs adds to the responsibility of government and primary center officials. Any delay in maintenance can lead to converting such Kiosks to relegated cold storage in no time. 

However, several groups are working on improving the capabilities of Health ATM. At the same time, there are various preventive and wellness groups that are using these ATMs to address health issues in villages and also installing it at other places such as malls and airports for easy access of the consumers to diagnostic reports and quality caregivers. 

With the increasing penetration of the internet, greater consumerization of care, and emphasis on preventive care, Health ATM is undoubtedly going to play an indispensable role in the years to come. The day is not far when increasing functionalities and capabilities of such ATMs is going to replace retail health clinics completely and will act as a first touch base for anyone looking for preventive diagnosis and quality treatment.

The walk-in medical kiosks include integrated medical devices that allow them to do basic cardiology, neurology, pulmonary, and gynecological examinations, pathology investigations, distribute free drugs and assist patients in contact with doctors remotely. 

Health ATMs can check the patient's weight, height, blood pressure, blood glucose, body temperature, and oxygen saturation levels.

• Automated health screening

• Live video consultation with doctors

• Instant health report and prescription

• Instant delivery of medicines

• Manage and monitor your health on mobile