Health Monitoring Technology - McKesson Canada
A comprehensive health monitoring station provides patient health data for actionable patient consulting
Reads and records six basic health indicators, including blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood oxygen saturation, and body temperature
HealthAssist is licensed by Health Canada as a Class II medical device
An advertising screen helps to promote your pharmacy services, such as patient consultations and vaccinations
A comprehensive health monitoring station provides patient health data for actionable patient consulting
Reads and records six basic health indicators, including blood pressure, height, weight, body mass index (BMI), blood oxygen saturation, and body temperature
HealthAssist is licensed by Health Canada as a Class II medical device
An advertising screen helps to promote your pharmacy services, such as patient consultations and vaccinations
Enhance Patient Care and Consultation with Accessible Health Monitoring Technology
Better Patient Care
-
Patient data and results are available in the kiosk for reference and consultation.
-
Share patient results with their healthcare provider.
-
Keep patients informed about in-pharmacy promotions and events on a 21" advertising screen.
Complete Surveillance
-
Reads and records six basic health indicators.
-
Licensed by Health Canada as a Class II medical device.
-
Compatible with loyalty cards that have a barcode.
Accessibility & Usability
-
Adjustable seat for easy wheelchair access.
-
Patients can interact with the kiosk on a private 15" screen.
-
Users can select their preferred local language.
Better Patient Care
Complete Surveillance
Accessibility & Usability
How HealthAssist Can Help Your Pharmacy
HealthAssist FAQ

What is HealthAssist and how does it support patient monitoring in a pharmacy or clinical setting?
HealthAssist is an innovative health-monitoring solution designed to empower patients to track key health metrics while providing pharmacists and clinicians with actionable data. By enabling more informed consultations and proactive interventions, it supports better outcomes and a stronger patient-care experience.

Which health metrics or monitoring capabilities does HealthAssist enable for patients and providers?
HealthAssist empowers patients to actively monitor and track measurable health results, reinforcing their role in managing wellness. The product emphasizes patient engagement, while technicians and clinicians should confirm which metrics—such as blood pressure, glucose, or weight—are supported for each deployment.

How could a retail pharmacy integrate HealthAssist into its workflow and patient services?
Retail pharmacies can deploy HealthAssist kiosks or connected devices to enable in-store health checks, capture patient data to enhance counseling sessions, identify adherence or control issues, and promote value-added services, positioning the pharmacy as a trusted health partner beyond dispensing.

What operational benefits does HealthAssist offer for pharmacies or clinics looking to improve patient engagement?
Operational advantages include more frequent patient engagement through monitoring touchpoints, richer data for pharmacists and clinicians to deliver more meaningful services, potential improvements in adherence outcomes, and opportunities to generate revenue through packaged monitoring programs.

From a procurement/finance standpoint, what cost-benefit factors should be evaluated when implementing HealthAssist?
Key considerations include increased patient foot traffic and service revenue, improved health outcomes that can reduce therapy losses, freeing staff time for higher-value tasks, and creating competitive differentiation. These benefits should be weighed against the investment in devices, installation, staff training, software integration, and ongoing support.

How does HealthAssist compare to having patients track health metrics themselves using consumer devices or apps?
HealthAssist delivers a structured, clinically integrated solution, purpose-built for professional workflows, seamless data integration with pharmacy and clinic systems, patient engagement, and alignment with regulatory and quality standards.

What infrastructure or technical readiness does a pharmacy or clinic need to deploy HealthAssist effectively?
The pharmacy should provide adequate space for patient monitoring equipment or kiosks, reliable network connectivity for data capture and storage, and software integration with patient records or counseling workflows. Staff training to interpret results and take appropriate action is essential, along with processes to ensure data privacy and security.

What measurable outcomes or use-cases have been reported for HealthAssist after implementation?
HealthAssist is designed to deliver measurable value through improved patient engagement and clinical efficiency. Reported use cases highlight its role in enabling real-time health monitoring, enhancing the quality of patient consultations, and supporting proactive interventions that can drive better adherence and outcomes. Pharmacies and clinics often leverage HealthAssist to differentiate services, increase patient touchpoints, and integrate actionable data into workflows.

How does HealthAssist support regulatory compliance or data-governance when handling patient health data?
HealthAssist is designed with patient safety and data protection in mind. Any health-monitoring solution should ensure secure data storage, incorporate patient consent workflows, and comply with Canadian privacy regulations such as PHIPA in Ontario. These safeguards help protect sensitive information and maintain trust between patients and providers.

What criteria should a pharmacy or healthcare provider use to decide if HealthAssist is the right solution versus other patient-monitoring technologies?
Key decision factors include the volume and complexity of patients requiring monitoring, the pharmacy’s goals for expanding into clinical-service models, readiness for data integration and workflow alignment, budget for equipment and ongoing support, and the ability to translate patient-monitoring data into meaningful care pathways.
Get In Touch
LinkedIn: McKesson Canada Automation


