Rebate calculator
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1. A computer program product, comprising:
- a computer storage medium and a computer program code mechanism embedded in the computer storage medium for causing a computer to control an analysis of compliance with a contract, the computer program code mechanism comprising;
a first computer code device configured to read in rules associated with a contract;
a second computer code device configured to read in performance milestones associated with the rules of the contract; and
a third computer code device configured to compare the performance milestones against the rules of the contract.
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Abstract
A method and system for analyzing at least one of (1) a compliance of a party with a contract and (2) potential rebate opportunities. In the environment of a drug rebate program, a manufacturer may award rebates for utilization of a predetermined amount of a drug, either in absolute terms or in terms of a market share. By allowing purchasers to see how close they are to achieving goals, purchasers may elect to increase the amount of goods purchased.
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1. A computer program product, comprising:
a computer storage medium and a computer program code mechanism embedded in the computer storage medium for causing a computer to control an analysis of compliance with a contract, the computer program code mechanism comprising;
a first computer code device configured to read in rules associated with a contract;
a second computer code device configured to read in performance milestones associated with the rules of the contract; and
a third computer code device configured to compare the performance milestones against the rules of the contract. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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reading in rules associated with a contract;
reading in performance milestones associated with the rules of the contract; and
comparing the performance milestones against the rules of the contract to determine contract compliance. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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reading in rules associated with a contract;
reading in performance milestones associated with the rules of the contract;
measuring if a participant is within a predetermined amount of achieving a next milestone; and
notifying at least one of a participant and a contract manager of an amount needed to achieve the next milestone. - View Dependent Claims (13)
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14. A computer-implemented method comprising:
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reading in rules associated with a contract;
reading in performance milestones associated with the rules of the contract;
reading in a current compliance level with the contract;
displaying the current compliance level with the contract;
simulating a change in the current compliance level to a modified compliance level;
displaying a rebate opportunity associated with the modified compliance level. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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