Abstract: A method for processing a sequence of images. In an embodiment, one or more training datasets are analyzed having a sequence of images showing a first condition and a sequence of images showing a second condition. A multivariate regression model is used to determine a relationship between relative positions of one or more features in the sequence of images showing the first condition and relative positions of the one or more features in the sequence of images showing the second condition. In an embodiment, the determined relationship is used to predict positions of the one or more features in an inquire sequence of images showing the second condition given an inquire sequence of images showing the first condition. The predicted positions can then be refined using various methods. In an embodiment, sequences of images are aligned to a common time scale.

Abstract: A system and method of facilitating a patient's care transitions both into and upon subsequent discharge from an in-patient medical facility utilizes three points of health care provider intervention. The system and method utilizes a cloud-based medication management system applying rules to determine whether the patient's medications, clinical lab results, genomic information, or other relevant considerations would, in combination, amount to an adverse health outcome. If an adverse health outcome is predicted based on an application of the pre-programmed rules, health care intervention is sought.

Abstract: A method and system for health care expense verification and reimbursement processing includes a process for health care expense verification and reimbursement processing whereby electronic data including data representing health care expense transactions is collected. The electronic data is then analyzed and health care expense transactions that are potentially eligible for reimbursement from a health care expense account are identified. The identified health care expense transactions are then verified as eligible health care expense transactions based on the electronic data collected and/or the source of the data. Data representing the verified health care expense transactions is then electronically and automatically made available to a health care expense account program administrator for immediate reimbursement processing.

Abstract: The disclosure herein provides methods, systems, and devices for managing, transferring, modifying, converting and/or tracking medical files and/or medical system messages. In certain embodiments, the foregoing may generally be based on requesting medical files at a first medical facility, identifying the requested medical files at a second medical facility, initiating a secure network connection between the first and second medical facility, modifying a header portion of the medical files based on patient identification information created by the first medical facility, and other processing steps.

Abstract: An image diagnostic support device is configured to acquire a tomographic image including a lung region of an object to be examined and is provided with image display to display the tomographic image. The device is also configured to set up a measurement range, extract the chest wall from the image in the set measurement range, extract a thickened portion incidental to the chest wall in the measurement range, and measure the thickness of a thickened portion at each position in the measurement range.

Abstract: A method is described for reducing medication purchasing costs for a member of a pharmaceutical benefits plan. A member's currently prescribed medications are analyzed, and at least one substitute medication is recommended for the analyzed medication, this recommendation is based the member's pharmaceutical benefit plan. In response to the recommendation, the system receives at least one of an authorization and selection of a substitute medication. Approval for this medication is requested from the member's doctor. Further, the requested approval is sent along with a plurality of other medication substitution requests. The responses are processed to complete the substitution of the medication for the member. The member is informed that the substitute medication was approved for their purchase.

Abstract: The invention provides personalized medicine management software for determining a series of recommended doses of a medication for a patient. The software contains code to receive information regarding a combination of at least one genetic factor and personal attributes for the patient that are predictive of the patient's reaction to a series of doses of the medication. Using a predictive mathematical model specific to the medication, the code calculates the series of recommended doses specific to the patient's genetic factor and personal attributes and specific to the medication. The series of recommended doses is outputted. In preferred embodiments, the output is the form of an interactive display. The interactive display permits a user, typically a health care professional, to input actual doses and actual patient responses. The subsequent series of recommended doses is preferably then adjusted, in real time, to account for the actual doses and actual patient responses.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a method of displaying which treatment plan is administered at each fraction of a complete radiotherapy treatment, comprising displaying treatment plans P1 through Pn, receiving an input that designates which plan or multiple plans from plans P1 through Pn will be administered for each treatment day T1 through Tm, and receiving an input that designates an order of administration of the treatment plans for each treatment day T1 through Tm.

Abstract: This invention provides an electronic medical chart system which synchronize medical information on a database with medical information described in a paper medical chart. When data is directly changed by input part other than an electronic pen, a keyboard or the like, a correlation between the paper medical chart and electronic medical chart is released. When a medical record is described in the paper medical chart by the electronic pen, medical record data is reflected in the electronic medical chart based on handwriting data that is described. When the medical record data is directly changed, the correlation between the paper medical chart and electronic medical chart is released, and a new ID is assigned to a reprinted new paper medical chart. When an additional medical record is described in the new paper medical chart again by the electronic pen, the handwriting data is reflected in the electronic medical chart.

Abstract: Systems, methodologies, media, and other embodiments associated with an icon-based healthcare patient care system are described. One exemplary system embodiment includes an icon-based healthcare patient care system comprising an association data store that stores association information between a category and at least one icon; and, a patient care logic configured to provide icon-based healthcare information based on selection information received from a user.

Abstract: A system for submitting a claim for a dispensed medication to a patient by a point-of-care physician including means acquiring at least one of the group consisting of a national practitioner number and a non pharmacy dispensing number for the point-of-care physician; means for displaying to a user a selection of data fields relating to the claim; means for inputting into the data fields data relating to the claim including the at least one of the group consisting of the national practitioner identifier number and the non pharmacy dispensing number; means for transmitting to a logic switch the claim containing the at least one of the group consisting of a national practitioner identifier number and a non pharmacy dispensing number identifying the point-of-care physician for determining the processor for the claim; means for determining the pathway for the claim based on a type of payor associated with the patient; means for processing the claim containing the at least one of the group consisting of a national

Abstract: A system uses clinical data to help identify incorrect demographic information (such as gender or age) of a patient that may cause an erroneous critical or abnormal indication in medical tests and uses results of a clinical test to indicate possible demographic errors and various methods to modify a workflow to incorporate alternative tasks or to request verification of specific demographic facts. A system for validating patient medical information includes an input processor for receiving a laboratory test result value of a particular patient. A data processor automatically compares the received laboratory test result value with a predetermined normal value range for a patient having demographic characteristics of the particular patient, and compares the received laboratory test result value with a predetermined normal value range for a patient having different demographic characteristics than the particular patient.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system for scheduling patient appointments including a patient interface terminal configured to receive a patient identifier and to display a patient-specific listing of reasons for a medical appointment. The system further includes a computer system adapted for receiving the patient identifier, generating the patient-specific listing of reasons for a medical appointment based on an electronic medical record associated with the patient identifier and a comprehensive listing of reasons stored in a reasons database, receiving a selected reason for a requested medical appointment from the patient interface terminal, and generating and providing one or more specialized appointment scheduling options based on a combination of the selected reason and data from the electronic medical record associated with the patient identifier, the specialized appointment scheduling options including scheduling options for specialized medical resources specifically associated with the combination.

Abstract: Storing of medical supplies is performed according to rules promoting safety and ergonomics. The physical arrangement of medical supplies within a storage unit is analyzed. An inventory of medical supplies to be stored in the storage unit is established. A new physical arrangement of medical supplies within the storage unit is determined based on the rules for storing medical supplies and the inventory. The storage unit is configured according to the new physical arrangement. The physical locations within the storage unit where each of the medical supplies is to be stored are indicated. The medical supplies are stored in the indicated locations.

Abstract: A method for enhancing a virtual non-contrast image, includes receiving a pair of dual scan CT images and calculating a virtual non-contrast image from the pair of CT images using known tissue attenuation coefficients. A conditional probability distribution is estimated for tissue at first and second points in each of the pair of CT images and the virtual non-contrast image as being the same type. A conditional probability distribution for tissue is estimated at the first and second points in each of the pair of CT images and the virtual non-contrast image as being of different types. An a posteriori probability of the tissue at the first and second points as being the same type is calculated from the conditional probability distributions, and an enhanced virtual non-contrast image is calculated using the a posteriori probability of the tissue at the first and second points as being the same type.

Abstract: Methods and reports for presenting genetic information that is patient-specific and relevant to treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, including treatment resistant psychiatric disorders, to aid in patient treatment in a phenotype, genotype or biomarker-specific manner. The methods and reports examine biomarkers for dysfunction of three axes relevant to treating neuropsychiatric disorders and provide interpretive comments to aid in treatment. Combining biomarker information from each of the three axes (the autonomic arousal axis, the emotional valence, attention, reward and executive brain function axis, and the long-term potentiation and long-term depression (LTP-LTD) function axis) provides an unexpectedly comprehensive and effective means for directing treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders, including particularly treatment resistant disorders (TRD).

Abstract: A customizable and dynamic electronic patient form and information system is provided having features whereby a healthcare provider may select and record various values corresponding to patient categories, the values being recorded as discrete data points at locations on a display that are reliable and predictive, and that are simultaneously displayed as selections on the patient form and as entries on a data logger or patient summary sheet. Further changes or modifications to the value are recorded as discrete data points and simultaneously displayed on the patient form and in the patient summary sheet. The patient form further includes features to permit a user to modify the form as desired to suit the needs of the patient and/or the healthcare provider's field of practice.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are systems and methods for automatically identifying and characterizing particles within an image. In particular, the systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to identify particles that overlap or form agglomerations of particles. Agglomerates may be identified using a variety of techniques. Perimeters of individual particles within an agglomerate may be estimated. According to several embodiments, objects may be characterized using a variety of characteristics, including the particle size, shape, Stokes diameter, aerodynamic diameter, convexity, circularity, and the like. In some instances, these characteristics may allow additional information to be calculated or determined, such as the composition of a particle. These characteristics may also be utilized to determine physical properties of particles, such as flowability, abrasive efficiency, bioactivity, solubility, catalytic activity, and other properties.

Abstract: A system is provided that receives a first message from a patient device containing patient information comprising at least one of demographic, health insurance, medication, and medical history and requesting an appointment with a first health care provider. If the first message does not designate a provider for the requested appointment, the system lists providers for review and selection. The system determines that the first provider one of designated and selected is a subscriber to automated check-in services provided by the system. The system verifies patient health insurance coverage and determines patient deductible balance and insurer copayment requirement, contacts the first provider, provides the patient information, and requests available appointment dates and times and patient account information.

Abstract: A tangible computer-readable storage device storing computer-executable program instructions that generate a user interface for displaying workflow information associated with a tissue specimen in a pathology laboratory. The program instructions may be configured to perform a method including displaying a virtual laboratory component representing a physical pathology laboratory having one or more laboratory stations for processing the tissue specimen, wherein the tissue specimen is processed by the one or more laboratory stations according to a workflow, and displaying a specimen indicator that indicates a current specimen state based on a current relationship of the tissue specimen to the workflow.