Healthcare collaboration computer system
US9965590B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 20, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG16H40/67
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
According to various embodiments, a healthcare collaboration system and methods are provided to enable physicians and other participants in the healthcare system to efficiently collaborate with one another by engaging in system-facilitated consultations. As used herein, a consultation may generally refer to communications established between two or more users of the healthcare collaboration system. In general, the system and methods described herein provide the ability for users to establish consultations with other users at a mutually convenient time, whether or not there exists a prior relationship between the users. In exchange for time spent conducting consultations, users may be compensated using any number of compensation methods. By providing a platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among healthcare participants, both patients and physicians are benefited by improving the efficiency of medical diagnosis and treatment, thereby increasing satisfaction and lowering costs of the healthcare system.
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