The most important factors to consider are operating system, RAM and processor. The size and type of hard drive are not significant for HealthCORE.

• Windows 11 (Home or Pro)
• 8 GB RAM minimum
• Intel i5, i7, i9 or faster processor (or AMD Equivalent)

The ideal way to experience HealthCORE is on a monitor with a minimum resolution size of 1920 X 1080. This measurement is a function of the monitor, not the computer (unless it’s a laptop or all-in-one computer). If you have existing monitors, the way to check your resolution is:

1. Close all windows so your cursor is on the desktop
2. Right click and choose Display Settings
3. Verify the monitor can be set to 1920 x 1080

If you are buying new monitors, 1920 x 1080 is sometimes called "full HD" or "FHD".

Monitors that are not capable of this resolution will work, but won't show the entire program without scrolling.

Touchscreens are great for the kiosk. If you don’t have a touch screen you can use a computer with keyboard and a web cam for check-in. Because of the functions this computer performs and the way they are accessed, the specifications can be less powerful than the other computers in the office.

Get devices your patients will be comfortable with. For the check in, we recommend a standalone touchscreen computer. However, kiosk functions are all web based, so it can be a Chromebook, small laptop or a computer that patients can sit at.

Recommended Specifications:

• Windows 11
• Wireless network if a cable cannot be hardwired to the unit
• Web camera (integrated or external)
• Wireless keyboard for the desk, as needed
• Touchscreen

All-in-One Options: Make sure it says "touch" in the description - lower cost devises tend not to include touchscreens

The top contenders for this entry are the Dell Inspiron or the HP Pavilion.

New patients or those answering longer intake questions, such as those for auto accidents, may be more comfortable using a laptop. A separate laptop will also help make sure patients who are checking in, but don’t have longer questionnaires, can use the kiosk without having to wait for patients completing the longer intake questions.

Patient intake includes the following functions

• Patient History
• Auto Accident Questions

These Functions are ALL web-based

• The front desk prepares the device and hands it to the patient
• The patient enters the information and returns the device to the front desk

Recommended Specifications:

Again, get devices your patients will be comfortable with. These functions are all web based, so they can be Chromebooks, small laptops or a computer that patients can sit at.

Recommended Specifications:

• Windows 11
• Intel i5, i7, i9 or faster processor (or AMD Equivalent)
• 8GB Ram or more
• Minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080

These computers should reflect preferences of the people using them. One choice is to put computers in each treatment room that the doctor will move to and log into separately. Another option is to use a laptop and carry it between rooms. The most important aspects are the same as other computers in the office. Focus on RAM and screen resolution. If you plan to use a laptop, consider battery life and ways to keep it charged throughout the day.

Options for laptops include the Lenovo Yoga or Surface Pro laptop (not the tablet). Most doctors prefer using a keyboard to touchscreen for EHR.

Front desk and billing functions are best handled on a desktop computer with a monitor.

Recommended Specifications:

• Windows 11
• Intel i5, i7, i9 or faster processor (or AMD Equivalent)
• 8GB Ram or more
• Minimum resolution of 1920 x 1080

Scanner:

Patient identification, insurance cards and other documents can be scanned into the integrated cloud storage making it easy to reference from multiple places in the software.

These are a few scanners we recommend:

• Xerox Documate D35 Duplex Scanner

• Epson Workforces ES-400 II Color - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P3YVH3X?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

• Brother DS - 640 - https://a.co/d/5vLOO1O

Most scanners that use TWAIN drivers will work.