Controlled Communications System for Physician-Hospital System Integration
First Claim
1. A controlled, integrated digital communications system, comprising:
- machine executable instructions to enable a mobile smart-device to perform functions comprising;
verifying a user identity of an authorized user of said mobile smart-device;
securely encrypting an electronic message regarding a patient having a patient identity prior to transmitting said electronic message to an identified recipient;
receiving an electronic confirmation of receipt from said identified recipient;
tagging said electronic message with information comprising said user identity, said patient identity and said electronic confirmation of receipt; and
storing said tagged electronic message in a secure digital storage unit operated by a healthcare system.
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Abstract
An integrated digital communications system having HIPAA compliant text and email capability that complies with medical record maintenance requirements and facilitates physician/provider utilization of a healthcare system'"'"'s resources is presented. The mobile platform capabilities include selection of physician/providers based on specialty and medical insurance plan participation, the scheduling of physician/provider referrals and medical procedures, healthcare provider to healthcare provider communications, medical billing, pharmacy formulary inquiry and ordering, reporting of physician/provider location, and provision of medical information and delivering news and alerts. The system includes a smart-device App that verifies users, encrypts and decrypts electronic messages, and transmits and receives electronic messages. Encrypted messages are securely stored, and automatically incorporated into patient healthcare records. The App provides a digital communication platform that integrates messaging capabilities with a hospital scheduling system to facilitate quick and easy scheduling of medical procedures and physician/provider consultations.
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1. A controlled, integrated digital communications system, comprising:
machine executable instructions to enable a mobile smart-device to perform functions comprising; verifying a user identity of an authorized user of said mobile smart-device; securely encrypting an electronic message regarding a patient having a patient identity prior to transmitting said electronic message to an identified recipient; receiving an electronic confirmation of receipt from said identified recipient; tagging said electronic message with information comprising said user identity, said patient identity and said electronic confirmation of receipt; and storing said tagged electronic message in a secure digital storage unit operated by a healthcare system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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