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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 2010
Filed:
Aug. 29, 2006
Jerry G. Seare, Sandy, UT (US);
Patricia A. Smith-wilson, Herriman, UT (US);
Kurt Van Wagoner, Centerville, UT (US);
Jean A. Mattey, Westlake, OH (US);
Eileen K. Synder, Sandy, UT (US);
Candace C. Wahlstrom, Twin Falls, ID (US);
Michelle Willis, Sandy, UT (US);
Matthew R. Bentley, South Jordan, UT (US);
Jerry G. Seare, Sandy, UT (US);
Patricia A. Smith-Wilson, Herriman, UT (US);
Kurt Van Wagoner, Centerville, UT (US);
Jean A. Mattey, Westlake, OH (US);
Eileen K. Synder, Sandy, UT (US);
Candace C. Wahlstrom, Twin Falls, ID (US);
Michelle Willis, Sandy, UT (US);
Matthew R. Bentley, South Jordan, UT (US);
Ingenix, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN (US);
Abstract
A method and system for analyzing historical medical provider billings to statistically establish a normative utilization profile. Comparison of a medical provider's utilization profile with a normative profile is enabled. Based on historical treatment patterns and a fee schedule, an accurate model of the cost of a specific medical episode can be created. Various treatment patterns for a particular diagnosis can be compared by treatment cost and patient outcome to determine the most cost-effective treatment approach. It is also possible to identify those medical providers who provide treatment that does not fall within the statistically established treatment patterns or profiles.