Small details can have a profound effect on enhancing patient access and care. Take medical diagnostic equipment.
In 2017, the US Access Board released standards for accessible medical equipment, but one key area—low seat height—remained flexible, allowing a range from 17 to 19 inches.
The federal agency’s 2024 ruling finalized this by setting the low seat height requirement to 17 inches or lower. It marked a major step in improving healthcare accessibility, according to August Boehnlein, Associate Marketing Manager for Midmark Corporation.