DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTH INFORMATION FOR PROVIDING HEALTH RELATED SERVICES

• US 20080010094A1
• Filed: 06/20/2007
• Published: 01/10/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 06/21/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Visa USA, Inc. (Visa, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: Visa USA, Inc. (Visa, Inc.)
• Inventors: Katzin, Edward, Carlson, Mark
• Application Number:
  US11/765,550
• Publication Number:
  US 20080010094A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/003
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/00 ICT specially adapted for the handling or processing of patient-related medical or healthcare data for medical reports G16H15/00; for therapies or health-improving plans G16H20/00; for the handling or processing of medical images G16H30/00
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/60 for patient-specific data, e.g. for electronic patient records
• CPC Class Codes: G16H 10/65 stored on portable record carriers, e.g. on smartcards, RFID tags or CD

Abstract

A method for storage and access to patient information over a payment processing network is disclosed. One embodiment of the invention includes collecting medical information from various medical institutions via a payment processing network, storing the collected medical information at a central location, and providing, upon request, specific medical information to a requester from the stored collected medical information.

Claims

1. A method comprising:

collecting medical information from various medical institutions via a payment processing network;

storing the collected medical information at a central location; and

providing, upon request, specific medical information to a requester from the stored collected medical information.

2. The method of claim 1 wherein medical information includes patient information, medical history, medical records, laboratory results, x-ray results, radiology reports, medical problem lists, prescription information, allergies, blood type, immunization history, clinical notes and insurance information and coverage.

3. The method of claim 1 wherein medical institutions include hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, insurance carriers, and provider offices.

4. The method of claim 1 wherein the payment processing network is configured to process credit cards and financial transactions.

5. The method of claim 1 wherein a requester includes a doctor, nurse, health administration personnel, pharmacist, and insurance carrier.

6. A computer readable medium comprising:

code for collecting medical information from various medical institutions via a payment processing network;

code for storing the collected medical information at a central location; and

code for providing, upon request, specific medical information to a requester from the stored collected medical information.

7. A server comprising the computer readable medium of claim 6.

8. A system comprising:

means for collecting medical information from various medical institutions via a payment processing network;

means for storing the collected medical information at a central location; and

means for providing, upon request, specific medical information to a requester from the stored collected medical information.

9. A method comprising:

requesting medical information using a provider access device wherein the requested medical information is collected from various medical institutions via a payment processing network and stored at a central location; and

receiving the medical information wherein the requested medical information is provided from the stored medical information.

10. The method of claim 9 wherein a provider access device includes a point of sale device, cellular phone, personal digital assistant, personal computer, tablet personal computer, handheld specialized reader, set-top box, electronic cash register, automated teller machine, virtual cash register, kiosk, and access system.

11. The method of claim 9 wherein medical information includes patient information, medical history, medical records, laboratory results, x-ray results, radiology reports, medical problem lists, prescription information, allergies, blood type, immunization history, clinical notes and insurance information and coverage.

12. The method of claim 9 wherein medical institutions include hospitals, pharmacies, laboratories, insurance carriers, and provider offices.

13. The method of claim 9 wherein the payment processing network is configured to process credit cards and financial transactions.

14. A computer readable medium comprising:

code for requesting medical information using a provider access device wherein the requested medical information is collected from various medical institutions via a payment processing network and stored at a central location;

code for receiving the medical information wherein the requested medical information is provided from the stored medical information.

15. A method comprising:

receiving a request for medical information from a request broker via a payment processing network; and

providing the medical information to the request broker via a payment processing network wherein the medical information is stored at a central location.

16. The method of claim 15 wherein medical information includes patient information, medical history, medical records, laboratory results, x-ray results, radiology reports, medical problem lists, prescription information, allergies, blood type, immunization history, clinical notes and insurance information and coverage.

17. The method of claim 15 wherein the payment processing network is configured to process credit cards and financial transactions.

18. A computer readable medium comprising:

code for receiving a request for medical information from a request broker via a payment processing network;

code for providing the medical information to the request broker via a payment processing network wherein the medical information is stored at a central location.

19. A server comprising the computer readable medium of claim 18.

20. A method comprising:

requesting medical information using a portable consumer device wherein the requested medical information is collected from various medical institutions via a payment processing network and stored at a central location; and

receiving the medical information wherein the requested medical information is provided from the stored medical information.

21. The method of claim 20 wherein a portable consumer device includes a credit card, debit card, and health insurance card.

22. A method comprising:

requesting medical information using a portable consumer device wherein the requested medical information is collected from various medical institutions via a payment processing network and stored at a central location;

receiving the medical information wherein the requested medical information is provided from the stored medical information;

sending a payment request using the portable consumer device;

receiving an authorization response message indicating that payment is authorized.