Robin Jiquita Johnson

US Patent:

7725331, May 25, 2010

Filed:

Dec 31, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/749746

Inventors:

Kurt B. Schurenberg - Roswell GA, US
Robert C. Yeager - Atlanta GA, US
Robin D. Johnson - Roswell GA, US

Assignee:

WebMD Corporation - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

G06Q 40/00

US Classification:

705 3, 705 2

Abstract:

Separate computer systems may participate in a Health Data Network (HDN) such that the computer systems are linked so as to share various types of healthcare-related information. The shared information may include patient record information. The integration of the patient record information is accomplished by maintaining a Global Master Patient Index (GMPI). Such a GMPI may integrate patient record information used by multiple healthcare organizations, facilities, or businesses. Such a GMPI may also integrate patient record information for a single business having multiple sites or computer systems, e. g. , a large hospital. The GMPI preferably provides for performing functions such as locating patient records, locating duplicate records for a selected patient, printing a selected patient record with all its duplicate patient records, reconciling potential duplicate patient records found while searching and retrieving a patient's record final reconciliation (certification) of suspected duplicate patients records, maintaining a persistent relationship between patient records in the GMPI, and maintaining a reconciliation audit trail.

US Patent:

20010051879, Dec 13, 2001

Filed:

Nov 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/728763

Inventors:

Robin Johnson - Roswell GA, US
Kurt Schurenberg - Roswell GA, US
Robert Yeager - Atlanta GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/002000, 707/001000

Abstract:

A system and method for managing security for a distributed healthcare system, such as a system for placing laboratory orders and receiving test results. The network of healthcare businesses that use the system is referred to herein as a Health Data Network, or HDN. When the user log on to the system, the user connects to the system on behalf of a Health Data Network (HDN) Business. Through the user's user account, the user is linked with HDN Businesses. The user may be allowed to log on to the system on behalf of more than one HDN Business. If the user's practice has more than one location or business unit, and all orders and results are shared throughout the practice, the user's practice may be configured as a single HDN Business. In this case, the practice's data may be stored in a central location and can be accessed by all users who have the appropriate permissions. However, if the user's practice has more than one location or business unit, and the need exists to keep orders and results isolated within a location or business unit, the practice may be configured in a parent-child HDN Business relationship. In addition to the ability to log on to the system on behalf of an HDN Business, users also must have permission to actually use the many functions of the system, and need access to the data stored across the HDN. As part of creating the user's permission profile, the user is assigned a role that the user performs when working with the system. This includes information regarding the types of data the user needs to be able to access and the functions the user needs to carry out on that data. Types of data are referred to as objects and functions are referred to as operations. Patient records, lab requisitions, lab results, test codes, ICD-9 codes, lab profiles and physician profiles are examples of objects. An example of an operation is adding new objects. Viewing, modifying, printing, and deleting existing objects are also examples of operations. The process of searching for existing objects is also considered an operation. A role defines what objects a user can access and what operations a user is allowed to carry out on each of those objects.

US Patent:

20010051880, Dec 13, 2001

Filed:

Nov 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/734331

Inventors:

Kurt Schurenberg - Roswell GA, US
Robert Yeager - Atlanta GA, US
Robin Johnson - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/003000

Abstract:

A system and method for connecting a healthcare business to a plurality of laboratories. The system includes a client application which executes on a workstation, e.g., at a physician's office or other business. Using this application, a user may place a laboratory order for a patient. In one embodiment, the laboratory system may utilize a Global Master Patient Index (GMPI) for maintaining patient record information across multiple healthcare sites. Thus, this GMPI information may be used in retrieving the appropriate patient record. User input specifying general requisition information is received, such as contact information for the patient, guarantor information, billing information, etc. Billing information may also be received. If a requisition was previously created for the specified patient, relative information from that requisition may populate the appropriate user interface fields. User input specifying diagnosis codes for the requisition may also received. The user may enter a list of diagnosis codes, such as ICD-9 codes that specify the caregiver's diagnosis for the patient. The user may also enter a list of test codes specifying the desired lab tests to perform on the patient specimen(s). User input specifying a list of labs to whom to electronically send the requisition may also be received. In the preferred embodiment, the system is operable to send requisitions to a plurality of labs. User input specifying a list of caregivers to whom to electronically send the results of the lab tests may also be specified. User input specifying other information for the requisition may also be received, such as lab instructions, information regarding the patient specimens collected, etc. The requisition information may be stored, and the user may use a menu option to select and electronically send the requisitions, e.g., by interfacing a middleware server which interfaces with the system for each laboratory which receives the requisitions.

US Patent:

20020007284, Jan 17, 2002

Filed:

Nov 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/734336

Inventors:

Kurt Schurenberg - Roswell GA, US
Robert Yeager - Atlanta GA, US
Robin Johnson - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/002000

Abstract:

Separate computer systems may participate in a Health Data Network (HDN) such that the computer systems are linked so as to share various types of healthcare-related information. The shared information may include patient record information. The integration of the patient record information is accomplished by maintaining a Global Master Patient Index (GMPI). Such a GMPI may integrate patient record information used by multiple healthcare organizations, facilities, or businesses. Such a GMPI may also integrate patient record information for a single business having multiple sites or computer systems, e.g., a large hospital. The GMPI preferably provides for performing functions such as locating patient records, locating duplicate records for a selected patient, printing a selected patient record with all its duplicate patient records, reconciling potential duplicate patient records found while searching and retrieving a patient's record final reconciliation (certification) of suspected duplicate patients records, maintaining a persistent relationship between patient records in the GMPI, and maintaining a reconciliation audit trail.

US Patent:

20030105648, Jun 5, 2003

Filed:

Nov 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/734328

Inventors:

Kurt Schurenberg - Roswell GA, US
Robert Yeager - Atlanta GA, US
Robin Johnson - Roswell GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/002000, 705/003000

Abstract:

A system and method for connecting a healthcare business to a plurality of laboratories. The system includes a client application which executes on a workstation, e.g., at a physician's office or other business. Using this application, a user may place a laboratory order (requisition) for a patient. User input specifying general requisition information is received, such as contact information for the patient, guarantor information, billing information, etc. After the requisition information has been entered, the requisition may be validated by the system. If there are errors in the information entered for the requisition, an error message may appear, and the user may be required to correct the errors. As part of performing this validation, the system may verify insurance information for the requisition, if applicable. In one embodiment, the system interfaces with a separate eligibility server to check for valid patient insurance. For example, the eligibility server may receive the patient name, social security number, and/or other identification information and use this information to check the patient's insurance status. If the patient does not have insurance coverage for the requested lab tests to be performed, the insurance information may be corrected, or other means for payment may be required. Once the requisition information has been validated, the information may be stored. The user may later use a menu option to select and electronically send the requisitions, e.g., by interfacing a middleware server which interfaces with the system for each laboratory which receives the requisitions. In another embodiment, the patient insurance information may be verified after being sent to the middleware server. The middleware server may interface with a separate eligibility server to verify the insurance information. If the insurance information is verified then the middleware server may transmit the requisition information to one or more laboratories specified in the requisition. Otherwise, the originating caregiver may be notified, and the requisition information may not be sent to the laboratories.

US Patent:

20090071963, Mar 19, 2009

Filed:

Sep 15, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/210384

Inventors:

RONALD H. JOHNSON - Acworth GA, US
Robin S. Johnson - Acworth GA, US

International Classification:

B65D 25/20
A47G 29/14
B65D 43/26

US Classification:

220476, 312212, 220264

Abstract:

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