Patent ID: 6283761
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: G06Q,G16H,Y10S

Abstract:
In an apparatus for providing healthcare information, said apparatus comprising a processor for processing at least one of symptom information and condition information corresponding to a patient, in conjunction with at least one of healthcare information, healthcare theories, healthcare principles, and healthcare research, wherein said processor generates a diagnostic report, and further wherein said diagnostic report contains information regarding at least one of a diagnosis and a possible diagnosis for the at least one of symptom information and condition information, the improvement comprising:said processor generating a diagnostic report containing at least one of a diagnosis, a possible diagnosis, and a list of possible diagnoses, wherein said improved apparatus further comprises:a transmitter for transmitting said diagnostic report to at least one of a computer and a communication device associated with a healthcare provider; anda receiver for receiving a final diagnosis from said at least one of a computer and a communication device associated with the healthcare provider, and further wherein said processor generates a claim form for submission to at least one of a healthcare payer and a healthcare insurer.