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Currently, cashless payments are beginning to spread in Japan. We have received numerous inquiries from various clinics asking, "Should we introduce cashless payments in our clinic?" In conclusion, we respond that "it is necessary to consider it at this point, but it should definitely be implemented in the future." Therefore, this time we will provide helpful materials regarding whether clinics should introduce cashless payments. Three things you will understand by reading this document: - Whether clinics should introduce cashless payments - The advantages and disadvantages of implementing cashless payments - The structure of cashless payment fees in clinics

At the reception of an outpatient clinic, there are numerous tasks such as patient registration, billing, phone handling, appointment management, and cost checks, which need to be managed by a limited number of staff. The re-visit reception machine of Clinic KIOSK aims to alleviate this workload. We will provide information on the re-visit reception function equipped in the Clinic KIOSK, including its benefits and specific operational methods. What you can learn from this document: - You will understand what the automatic re-visit reception function entails. - You will learn the benefits of implementing the automatic re-visit reception function. - You will understand the operational flow from case studies of the automatic re-visit reception function implementation.

Automated payment machines are rapidly spreading in medical institutions as well, but there are various manufacturers of these machines, each offering different types in their lineup. While automated payment machines significantly enhance operational efficiency in clinics, they are also expensive products. Therefore, by properly understanding the types and features of these machines and knowing their advantages and disadvantages, you can prevent failures when introducing them. We provide helpful materials on "Types of Automated Payment Machines" and "Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Type." What you can learn from this material: - The differences between automated payment machines, self-checkout machines, and automated change dispensers. - The advantages and disadvantages of automated payment machines, self-checkout machines, and automated change dispensers. - Which option to choose among automated payment machines, self-checkout machines, and automated change dispensers.

Unayama Orthopedic Clinic (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) Manager Number of units introduced: 2 Clinic KIOSKs Outpatient number per day: Approximately 250 people Medical specialty: Orthopedics

Unayama Orthopedic Clinic (Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture) Reception Staff Number of units introduced: 2 Clinic KIOSKs Outpatient number per day: Approximately 250 people Medical specialty: Orthopedics

The introduction of automatic payment machines has become widespread in medical institutions, and we have started receiving many inquiries from clinics considering the implementation of these machines. Among the inquiries, we often hear questions like, "How much improvement in operations can be expected by introducing an automatic payment machine?" and "I can't quite grasp how the flow of accounting will change with the introduction of an automatic payment machine." Therefore, this time, we will provide helpful materials on "methods of operational improvement through automatic payment machines," based on insights gained from implementing them in over 1,600 clinics.

During conversations with clinic doctors and office managers, I often receive the question, "What should we be careful about when introducing an automatic payment machine?" In reality, there are many types of automatic payment machines, and each model has its own "capabilities" and "limitations." It is important to choose an automatic payment machine that is suitable for solving the clinic's challenges. Regarding price, I have heard stories of clinics that rushed to adopt "the cheapest option" and ended up unable to do what they originally wanted to do. We provide helpful materials on "8 points to be careful about" when clinics introduce automatic payment machines. What you can learn from this material: - Comparison criteria and importance when introducing automatic payment machines - What can be achieved by introducing an automatic payment machine - Points to avoid failure when introducing an automatic payment machine