Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a web based security application to an access control for data sponsored by an organization and another resource. SOLUTION: The web-based security application to the access control for the data sponsored by the organization and another resource comprises the following five processes of: (1) accessing the information protected by the security; (2) enabling for the access control to access a user having an indirect relation and a direct relation with the organization; (3) assigning the security management from a central information technology source to a user for a security system; (4) supporting to combine the security management with a different environment; and (5) supporting a system administrator. The web based security application is employed by an independent type security system which controls an access to security protection information for a sponsored organization and a self-service function, which can be used for a "web" based and "IVR" based self-service function. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a real time account control method and system that allows only eligible and authorized items to be purchased using the account. The present invention relates particularly to healthcare spending accounts such as flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The method can comprise the steps of: establishing at least one account, each account having an account holder; identifying at least one item eligible for purchase using one of the accounts; identifying at least one item authorized for purchase using one of the accounts; and, upon request to purchase an item using one of the accounts, authorizing the purchase for an amount not to exceed an available balance in that account only if the item is both an item identified as eligible for purchase and an item authorized for purchase.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a real time account control method and system that allows only eligible and authorized items to be purchased using the account. The present invention relates particularly to healthcare spending accounts such as flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The method can comprise the steps of: establishing at least one account, each account having an account holder; identifying at least one item eligible for purchase using one of the accounts; identifying at least one item authorized for purchase using one of the accounts; and, upon request to purchase an item using one of the accounts, authorizing the purchase for an amount not to exceed an available balance in that account only if the item is both an item identified as eligible for purchase and an item authorized for purchase. The system includes a point of sale system having at least one input device and a processor system. The system also includes a transaction processor system having data structures configured to contain eligible item identifiers, authorized item identifiers, transaction data detail and a decision system which use the information in the data structures to process transactions and provide transaction information to the point of sale system. The system further includes at least one data communications network configured to provide communication between the point of sale system, the transaction processor system, and a financial card network.
Abstract:
A Pharmacy Benefits Calculator reads in an insured's prior pharmacy claims history and then calculates said insured's anticipated out-of-pocket costs for one or more pharmacy benefits plans that said insured is eligible to enroll in. Provision is made for an insured to modify their anticipated future pharmacy needs. Provision is also made for an insured to compare their out-of-pocket costs for different alternative drugs, said alternative drugs providing comparable therapeutic benefits. Provision also is made for an insured to substitute a lower cost generic equivalent for a brand drug, when available. Another provision is made for an insured to choose to price drugs at a retail pharmacy store or a mail order pharmacy and determine cost differences. The pricing available from said retail pharmacy store may be based on a price negotiated by an insurance company offering said pharmacy benefits plans.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a real time account control method and system that allows only eligible and authorized items to be purchased using the account. The present invention relates particularly to healthcare spending accounts such as flexible spending accounts and health reimbursement arrangements. The method can comprise the steps of: establishing at least one account, each account having an account holder; identifying at least one item eligible for purchase using one of the accounts; identifying at least one item authorized for purchase using one of the accounts; and, upon request to purchase an item using one of the accounts, authorizing the purchase for an amount not to exceed an available balance in that account only if the item is both an item identified as eligible for purchase and an item authorized for purchase. The system includes a point of sale system having at least one input device and a processor system. The system also includes a transaction processor system having data structures configured to contain eligible item identifiers, authorized item identifiers, transaction data detail and a decision system which use the information in the data structures to process transactions and provide transaction information to the point of sale system. The system further includes at least one data communications network configured to provide communication between the point of sale system, the transaction processor system, and a financial card network.
Abstract:
A Pharmacy Benefits Calculator reads in an insured's prior pharmacy claims history and then calculates said insured's anticipated out-of-pocket costs for one or more pharmacy benefits plans that said insured is eligible to enroll in. Provision is made for an insured to modify their anticipated future pharmacy needs. Provision is also made for an insured to compare their out-of-pocket costs for different alternative drugs, said alternative drugs providing comparable therapeutic benefits. Provision also is made for an insured to substitute a lower cost generic equivalent for a brand drug, when available. Another provision is made for an insured to choose to price drugs at a retail pharmacy store or a mail order pharmacy and determine cost differences. The pricing available from said retail pharmacy store may be based on a price negotiated by an insurance company offering said pharmacy benefits plans.
Abstract:
A system and method that generates a hierarchical tree network and uses linear-plus-nonlinear learning algorithms to form a consensus view on a member’s future health status. Each least in the hierarchical tree network is homogeneous in clinical characteristics, experience period, and available data assets. Optimization is performed on each leaf so that features and learning algorithms can be tailored to local characteristics specific to each leaf.
Abstract:
A system and method for providing to an individual certain information which is relevant to that individual's health status. More specifically, the invention relates to a system and method for providing information relevant to an individual's health status and wherein the information provided is chosen on the basis of not only the individual's health status but also complex psychosocial behavioral factors related to that individual's motivational structure and likely impact
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for assessing individual healthfulness and for providing health-enhancing behavioral advice and promoting adherence thereto. More specifically, the invention relates to a system and method for eliciting one or more responses from an individual pertaining to the individual's health; for assessing, based on the responses, the individual's health; and for providing the individual advice concerning behavior to enhance the individual's health, and in which the advice is provided in a form and manner promoting adherence thereto.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and method for assessing individual healthfulness and for providing health-enhancing behavioral advice and promoting adherence thereto. More specifically, the invention relates to a system and method for eliciting one or more responses from an individual pertaining to the individual's health; for assessing, based on the responses, the individual's health; and for providing the individual advice concerning behavior to enhance the individual's health, and in which the advice is provided in a form and manner promoting adherence thereto.