Systems and methods for determining operational status of third-party service providers
US10262383B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 16, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H10/60
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods are provided for determining the operational status of third-party switch/service providers. The service provider computer receives healthcare transactions and determines if each transaction is to be processed by a third-party switch provider system, either under a contract between the pharmacy and the third-party switch provider or under an exclusivity arrangement between the transaction payer and the third-party switch provider. Healthcare transactions are sent to the third-party switch provider for processing. If the transmission is not successful, the service provider computer will determine if the third-party switch provider system is operating. If determined to not be operating, the service provider computer will process on its own the healthcare transactions that are typically processed by the third-party switch provider system due to contractual agreement with the pharmacy that sent the transaction for as long as the third-party switch provider system is determined to be not operating.
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