Methods for dispensing prescriptions and collecting data related thereto
First Claim
1. A method for collecting medical data regarding at least one patient for use in generating and maintaining confidential medical records related said at least one patient and information useful for research purposes, the method comprising the steps:
- a) generating confidential medical information related to said at least one patient, said confidential medical information being obtained by a healthcare provider;
b) entering into a research agreement with said healthcare provider, said healthcare provider being obligated pursuant to the terms of such agreement to provide a portion of the information generated in step (a);
c) editing said confidential information generated in step (a) such that said information becomes de-identified; and
d) providing said de-identified information generated in step (c) to a recipient, said recipient being authorized to receive data pursuant to said research agreement entered into in step (b).
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Abstract
Methods for generating and maintaining confidential medical information, and in particular electronic medical records, that are operative to both preserve the secrecy and confidentiality of such information, but further enables medical information to be generated for purposes of research, public health, or healthcare operations. According to a preferred embodiment, confidential medical information is input into a conventional electronic medical records system and maintained in a first format, but is further converted to a second format whereby such information is purged of all patient information and identifiers. Such de-identified data is compiled on a routine basis, such as a daily basis, and forwarded to an entity certified to receive such information pursuant to a research or data use agreement. The invention further comprises methods for providing a prescription benefit via the distribution of prescription medications through mail order wherein such medications are procured from either a domestic or foreign source depending upon cost of the prescription medications.
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18 Claims
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1. A method for collecting medical data regarding at least one patient for use in generating and maintaining confidential medical records related said at least one patient and information useful for research purposes, the method comprising the steps:
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a) generating confidential medical information related to said at least one patient, said confidential medical information being obtained by a healthcare provider;
b) entering into a research agreement with said healthcare provider, said healthcare provider being obligated pursuant to the terms of such agreement to provide a portion of the information generated in step (a);
c) editing said confidential information generated in step (a) such that said information becomes de-identified; and
d) providing said de-identified information generated in step (c) to a recipient, said recipient being authorized to receive data pursuant to said research agreement entered into in step (b). - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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