A New Era of Healthcare Accessibility

Accessibility in healthcare is moving beyond ramps, doorways and facility design to the equipment used to diagnose and treat patients. New federal requirements for accessible medical diagnostic equipment are putting greater emphasis on exam chairs, procedure chairs, weight scales and other equipment, giving healthcare organizations another important compliance issue to address.

In this Repertoire Podcast, August Boehnlein, marketing manager for Midmark Medical, explained what the changing rules mean for healthcare organizations, where confusion still exists and what distribution sales reps can do to help their customers navigate compliance. But Boehnlein says the issue ultimately goes beyond regulations.