Method and system for provision of secure medical information to remote locations

• US 20060026039A1
• Filed: 07/27/2004
• Published: 02/02/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 07/27/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: REDMedic, Inc. (Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina)
• Original Assignee: REDMedic, Inc. (Blue Cross & Blue Shield of South Carolina)
• Inventors: Toren, Kenneth, Shoenhair, Richard
• Application Number:
  US10/900,552
• Publication Number:
  US 20060026039A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/3
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/60 for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 40/67 for remote operation
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 70/00 ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical references

Abstract

A method for enabling remote self service retrieval of medical information for an individual is disclosed. The method includes steps of storing personal information and medical information in different databases. Different encryption keys are used to isolate the types of information. Upon receipt of a request from a health care provider, the authenticity of the request is verified. At a central location, using the identification of the individual, the medical information for that individual is retrieved and provided to the health care entity treating the individual.

Claims

1. A method for enabling remote retrieval of medical information for an individual comprising:

storing personal information in a first set of databases;

storing medical information in a second set of databases;

providing different encryption keys to permit retrieval of the personal information and the medical information corresponding to that personal information;

upon receipt of a request from a health care provider for medical information for the individual, verifying authenticity of the request by confirming identification of the health care provider and confirming identification of the individual;

at a central location using the identification of the individual to retrieve the medical information for that individual; and

providing the medical information for the individual to the health care provider.

2. A method as in claim 1 wherein the step of verifying authenticity of the health care provider comprises verifying secure information provided by the health care provider to the central location.

3. A method as in claim 1 wherein the step of confirming identification of the individual comprises confirming an identification number possessed by that individual.

4. A method as in claim 1 wherein the step of providing the medical information comprises enabling the health care provider to retrieve it over the internet.

5. A method as in claim 1 wherein the step of providing the medical information comprises transmitting it by facsimile.

6. A method as in claim 1 wherein the step of storing medical information comprises at least enabling the individual to enter information and enabling an authorized provider of medical services to enter information.

7. A method as in claim 6 wherein the step of storing medical information further comprises:

receiving codes related to conditions and procedures from an insurance administrator; and

translating those codes into textual information for storage in the second set of databases.

8. A method as in claim 6 wherein the step of storing medical information further comprises:

receiving codes from an entity providing pharmaceuticals; and

translating those codes into textual information for storage in the second set of databases.

9. A method as in claim 1 wherein the step of using the identification of the individual to retrieve the medical information for that individual comprises preparing a summary report having emergency medical information specifically targeted for the caregiver treating that individual.

10. A method as in claim 1 wherein the individual receives a member number when enrolling to enable remote retrieval of medical information and a further identification number is assigned to the individual at the central location.

11. A method as in claim 1 wherein the medical information comprises an advance directive from the individual relating to medical care.

12. A method as in claim 1 wherein the individual comprises an animal.

13. A method for enabling remote retrieval of medical information for an individual comprising:

storing personal information in a first set of databases;

storing medical information provided by a health care provider in a second set of databases;

enabling the individual to access the first and second sets of databases to edit the stored medical information and the personal information and to store advanced directives regarding medical preferences of the individual;

providing different encryption keys to permit retrieval of the personal information and the medical information corresponding to that personal information;

upon receipt of a request from a health care provider for medical information for the individual, verifying authenticity of the request by confirming identification of the health care provider and confirming identification of the individual;

at a central location, using the identification of the individual to retrieve the medical information for that individual; and

providing the medical information for the individual to the health care provider.