Integrated patient care method, apparatus, and system
First Claim
1. A method for tracking patient data, the method comprising:
- providing a host computer for storing patient data thereon;
transmitting the patient data to the host computer via a network, which is operably connected to the host computer;
storing the patient data on the host computer; and
providing access to the patient data via a client computer, which is operably connected to the network, in response to receiving a request from a practitioner.
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Abstract
A method for tracking patient data allows practitioners to increase patient care effectiveness. The method includes providing a host computer for storing data thereon, transmitting the patient data to the host computer via a network, storing the patient data on the host computer, and providing access to the patient data via a client computer. In one embodiment, storing patient data includes storing a treatment plan for a patient. The method may also include tracking patient compliance with the treatment plan. In another aspect of the present invention, an apparatus for integrated patient care includes a patient module that displays a treatment plan on a client computer, a practitioner module that monitors the progress of the patient in following the treatment plan, and an office module that transmits billing statements for the treatment plan to an insurance carrier. The present invention facilitates increased patient contact with practitioners and increased treatment effectiveness.
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20 Claims
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1. A method for tracking patient data, the method comprising:
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providing a host computer for storing patient data thereon;
transmitting the patient data to the host computer via a network, which is operably connected to the host computer;
storing the patient data on the host computer; and
providing access to the patient data via a client computer, which is operably connected to the network, in response to receiving a request from a practitioner. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An apparatus for integrated patient care, the apparatus comprising:
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a patient module configured to display a treatment plan on a client computer and receive input from a patient corresponding to progress of the patient in following the treatment plan;
a practitioner module configured to monitor the progress of the patient in following the treatment plan; and
an office module configured to transmit billing statements corresponding to the treatment plan to an insurance carrier. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A system for integrated patient care, the system comprising:
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at least one client computer;
a host computer, operably connected to the at least one client computer via a network;
a database residing on the host computer;
a patient module configured to receive a treatment plan from the database, display the treatment plan on the at least one client computer, and store input from a patient corresponding to progress of the patient in following the treatment plan in the database;
a practitioner module configured to monitor the progress of the patient in following the treatment plan and store data corresponding to the progress of the patient in the database, and is further configured to provide interactive training to a practitioner; and
an office module configured to transmit billing statements corresponding to the treatment plan to an insurance carrier, and is further configured to order products in response to observing reduced inventory. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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