Healthcare transaction system and method for automated healthcare claim resolution and workflow management
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1. A method for resolving healthcare claims, the method comprising the steps of:
- providing an electronic portal to be accessed by at least a first end user;
referring a claim dispute to be viewed as a claim dispute record via the portal;
maintaining a secure private environment for communication between any claim resolution participants and for accessing the portal;
transmitting the claim dispute record and end user communication via the electronic portal to at least a second end user;
tracking the claim dispute.
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Abstract
A scalable healthcare claim resolution and workflow management system is provided which resolves healthcare claim discrepancies and disputes among multiple healthcare payers and providers. The system can also be used to communicate and track claims within a single organization. The claim resolution system facilitates communication between parties while maintaining an inventory and tracking claim disputes within the system. The system standardizes the inefficient and disparate systems found in the art.
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1. A method for resolving healthcare claims, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing an electronic portal to be accessed by at least a first end user;
referring a claim dispute to be viewed as a claim dispute record via the portal;
maintaining a secure private environment for communication between any claim resolution participants and for accessing the portal;
transmitting the claim dispute record and end user communication via the electronic portal to at least a second end user;
tracking the claim dispute. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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24. A method for resolving healthcare claims, the method comprising the steps of:
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providing an electronic portal to be accessed by end users;
creating at least one claim dispute record in a claim dispute inventory database, said inventory and said claim dispute record viewable via the portal;
forwarding that claim to an identified individual at a third party for resolution;
verifying receipt of claim by third party;
accessing the portal using secure electronic communication;
progressing the claim dispute record through a hierarchy of pre-defined statuses when the one or more users select predefined actions displayed by the portal; and
tracking the claim dispute record. - View Dependent Claims (25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A system for resolving healthcare claims, the system comprising:
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an electronic portal, a database connected to said portal, at least one computer in electrical connection with said electronic portal, a claims record stored in said database to be viewed via said portal, and wherein said at least one computer provides views and action options to an end user so that said claims record is viewable and modifiable via said views and options in said portal. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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