Patent ID: 7058585
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: G06F,G06Q

Abstract:
1. A method for reducing fraud in a healthcare program, wherein the method consists of the steps of: a. registering a service provider with a healthcare provider and issuing a service provider identification code; b. registering at least one service or at least one good of the service provider with the healthcare provider and identifying a claim code for each registered service or registered good; c. issuing and storing a first individual identification code to a first individual related to the healthcare program, wherein the first individual identification code is linked to a biometric data of the first individual; d. comparing second biometric data from a second individual against the first individual identification code to determine if the second individual is eligible for benefits from the healthcare program; e. sending a first transmission from the service provider to the healthcare provider, wherein the first transmission comprises: f. sending a second transmission from the healthcare provider to the service provider, wherein the second transmission comprises: g. sending a third transmission from the service provider to the healthcare provider, wherein the third transmission comprises of: