COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSOCIATING PRESCRIPTION DATA AND DE-DUPLICATION
First Claim
1. A processor-implemented method for associating prescription-related data, comprising the steps of:
- providing at least one processor configured to;
receive batch transaction data comprising a plurality of predetermined classifications;
process the classifications in order to obtain attributes for the classifications;
process the attributes to determine matches among the attributes for a respective classification for a predetermined period of time; and
group into one or more clusters the matches for each attribute during the predetermined period of time to identify events associated with the prescription-related data.
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Abstract
A prescription association system and method for grouping together prescription-related transactions and creating groups or “clusters” of prescriptions having similar characteristics. Through an association process, the prescription cluster describes the events surrounding prescription activity. This includes prescribing patterns, payer influences, and patient acceptance of therapy. The same prescription transaction from one data provider may contain additional or different information that can enhance a corresponding duplicate transaction or set of claim lifecycle transactions from another provider. The disclosed processes create unique linking across claims, payers, and patients and form the basis for relating and measuring payer, patient, practitioner, and pharmaceutical promotion influences on healthcare utilization and treatment.
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31 Claims
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1. A processor-implemented method for associating prescription-related data, comprising the steps of:
providing at least one processor configured to; receive batch transaction data comprising a plurality of predetermined classifications; process the classifications in order to obtain attributes for the classifications; process the attributes to determine matches among the attributes for a respective classification for a predetermined period of time; and group into one or more clusters the matches for each attribute during the predetermined period of time to identify events associated with the prescription-related data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A computer system for associating prescription-related data, comprising:
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a memory; a communication device operatively coupled to the memory to receive batch transaction data relating to the prescription-related data, said batch transaction data comprising a plurality of predetermined classifications; and at least one processor, operatively coupled to the communications device for processing the classifications in order to obtain attributes for the classifications and processing the attributes to determine matches among the attributes for a respective classification for a predetermined period of time; wherein the at least one processor groups the matches for each attribute during the predetermined period of time to identify events associated with the prescription-related data. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A computer network for associating prescription-related data, comprising:
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at least one memory device; at least one communication device operatively coupled to the at least one memory device to receive batch transaction data relating to the prescription-related data, said batch transaction data comprising a plurality of predetermined classifications; and at least one processor, operatively coupled to the communications device for processing the classifications in order to obtain attributes for the classifications and processing the attributes to determine matches among the attributes for a respective classification for a predetermined period of time; wherein the at least one processor (i) groups the matches for each attribute during the predetermined period of time to identify events associated with the prescription-related data, (ii) processes the attributes by identifying a first matching attributes comprising pharmacy identification, prescription number, refill code, and a prescription fill date within a specified range, and (iii) processes the attributes by identifying a second matching attribute comprising pharmacy identification, prescription number, drug identification code, and a prescription fill date within a specified range.
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