Method and system for outcome based medical referrals
US7873525B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jan 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H10/20
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and system is described to provide outcome data to the healthcare industry allowing for fair and accurate quality based purchasing decisions. The system deploys methods to facilitate the accurate and unbiased collection of patient outcome data. From this data warehouse of outcome data, purchasers can access aggregate outcome data identifying those providers or health plans that have achieved the best outcomes for specific criteria. Similarly, individual patient referrals can be made to providers with the best track record of helping comparable patients. Based upon outcome assessment data these searches can automatically be made based on specific patient characteristics and needs.
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