John M Neal

US Patent:

7752060, Jul 6, 2010

Filed:

Aug 29, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/512529

Inventors:

David G Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

A61B 5/00
G06F 19/00

US Classification:

705 3

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e. g. , physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc. , and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc. , including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20100268549, Oct 21, 2010

Filed:

Jul 2, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/830255

Inventors:

David G. Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

G06Q 50/00
G06Q 10/00
G06Q 30/00

US Classification:

705 2, 705347

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20110022579, Jan 27, 2011

Filed:

Oct 4, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/897599

Inventors:

David G. Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Golden CO

International Classification:

G06F 17/30

US Classification:

707711, 707E17002, 707E17108

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20120284045, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

Jul 17, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/551471

Inventors:

David G Hicks - Littleton CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

International Classification:

G06Q 50/22

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.

US Patent:

20140324450, Oct 30, 2014

Filed:

May 5, 2014

Appl. No.:

14/269972

Inventors:

- Denver CO, US
Scott Montroy - Lakewood CO, US
John Neal - Tampa FL, US

Assignee:

Health Grades, Inc. - Denver CO

International Classification:

G06Q 30/02
G06Q 50/22

US Classification:

705 2

Abstract:

An Internet-based system involves a database and search capabilities for connecting patients with healthcare providers, e.g., physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, treatment facilities, etc., and further enables such providers to reach patients with whom they may not otherwise come into contact. A patient may access the healthcare provider information through a search conducted using a search engine, such as Google, Yahoo, etc. Alternatively, a patient may access the company Web site's predetermined Web page that provides search capabilities on its database. A patient may research a healthcare provider based on criteria specified by the patient. Information provided to the patient may be in the form of a report, profile, ratings, etc., including patient-provided information, physician-verified information, and information verified by an independent third party. The verified information and ratings provided by the Web site enable patients to differentiate among healthcare providers and thereby select the provider that best meets their individual needs.