Abstract: The present invention comprises a 900 modem to modem application using the AT&T MultiQuest® Vari-A-Bill® feature designed in an effort to enhance an existing “charge free” medical credentials verification service. In accordance with the present invention, the calling party is simply required to dial a 1-900-NXX-XXXX telephone number from their computer terminal, whereby they are prompted to select the desired service(s) from a menu, and based on their menu selection(s), the appropriate charge(s) will be billed to the calling party's telephone bill. This novel invention allows the general public, hospitals and other institutions to quickly and efficiently obtain medical credential information from the convenience of their own computers.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a 900 modem to modem application using the AT&T MultiQuest.RTM. Vari-A-Bill.RTM. feature designed in an effort to enhance an existing "charge free" medical credentials verification service. In accordance with the present invention, the calling party is simply required to dial a 1-900-NXX-XXXX telephone number from their computer terminal, whereby they are prompted to select the desired service(s) from a menu, and based on their menu selection(s), the appropriate charge(s) will be billed to the calling party's telephone bill. This novel invention allows the general public, hospitals and other institutions to quickly and efficiently obtain medical credential information from the convenience of their own computers.