摘要 |
In a distributed system for managing communication among healthcare providers, patients and third parties, users interact via clients connected to a server. Modules resident on the server provide functions that facilitate efficient communication among all the parties. System functions include: an online consultation platform that provides an interactive patient interview, produces a succinct message to the provider, and a prompt response to the patient's query; online prescribing and refills and transmission of the prescription; streamlined messaging between patient and provider employs via specialized message types; practice and workflow management for the provider that includes specialized message types, customizable routing, and role-based permissions; customizable practice web sites for registered providers, wherein patients can visit to access online services; broadcast of patient education materials customized and automatically distributed to targeted patient groups; and integrated charging and collections, determination of eligibility for coverage, and reimbursement.
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