Abstract: A healthcare monitoring and billing system having a practice management system connected to a third party facilitator system. A remote testing device is assigned to a patient that automatically transmits test results upon completion. Once reviewed by a healthcare provider a claim and billing request are automatically sent to a healthcare clearing house.

Abstract: A healthcare monitoring and billing system having a practice management system connected to a third party facilitator system. A remote testing device is assigned to a patient that automatically transmits test results upon completion. Once reviewed by a healthcare provider a claim and billing request are automatically sent to a healthcare clearing house.

Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a method of forming a semiconductor device, comprising: forming a structure, the structure including at least a first element and a second element; and forming a passivation layer over the structure, the passivation layer including at least the first element and the second element, the first element and the second element of the passivation layer coming from the structure.

Abstract: A system for transferring funds to pay bills and to and from selected accounts on an optimized is provided. A mediation engine may manage the payments made to selected payees, including by scheduling the payments and selecting sources for funds. A rules-based optimizer may automatically select the least-cost or other most efficient or desirable transaction, given the customer's available funds, types of funds and payment date. All payment providers and payees may manipulated using one seamless view. A customer service representative may also view the transfers.

Abstract: A system for transferring funds to pay bills and to and from selected accounts on an optimized is provided. A mediation engine may manage the payments made to selected payees, including by scheduling the payments and selecting sources for funds. A rules-based optimizer may automatically select the least-cost or other most efficient or desirable transaction, given the customer's available funds, types of funds and payment date. All payment providers and payees may manipulated using one seamless view. A customer service representative may also view the transfers.

Abstract: A system for transferring funds to pay bills and to and from selected accounts on an optimized is provided. A mediation engine may manage the payments made to selected payees, including by scheduling the payments and selecting sources for funds. A rules-based optimizer may automatically select the least-cost or other most efficient or desirable transaction, given the customer's available funds, types of funds and payment date. All payment providers and payees may manipulated using one seamless view. A customer service representative may also view the transfers.

Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to a method of forming a semiconductor device, comprising: forming a structure, the structure including at least a first element and a second element; and forming a passivation layer over the structure, the passivation layer including at least the first element and the second element, the first element and the second element of the passivation layer coming from the structure.

Abstract: A system for transferring funds to pay bills and to and from selected accounts on an optimized is provided. A mediation engine may manage the payments made to selected payees, including by scheduling the payments and selecting sources for funds. A rules-based optimizer may automatically select the least-cost or other most efficient or desirable transaction, given the customer's available funds, types of funds and payment date. All payment providers and payees may manipulated using one seamless view. A customer service representative may also view the transfers.

Abstract: A system for transferring funds to pay bills and to and from selected accounts on an optimized is provided. A mediation engine may manage the payments made to selected payees, including by scheduling the payments and selecting sources for funds. A rules-based optimizer may automatically select the least-cost or other most efficient or desirable transaction, given the customer's available funds, types of funds and payment date. All payment providers and payees may manipulated using one seamless view. A customer service representative may also view the transfers.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for managing transactions. The system includes a data input portion that communicates first information regarding a payment request, as well as a decision reference data store for communicating second information regarding parameters for use in determining a payment option for the payment request. The system also includes a processor. The processor inputs the first information and the second information. Then, the processor selectably determines the payment option to direct a transmission of funds from at least one payment source to at least one payee account based on an optimization determination performed by the processor. The optimization determination may provide savings to the institution processing the transaction, or alternatively, may provide savings to the customer initiating the transaction, for example.

Abstract: A test apparatus having a base which performs a plurality of tests for different analytes in body fluids. A portable tester, such as a glucose meter, is detachably mounted to the base and provides a convenient and ergonomic hand-held instrument which a diabetic may carry to frequently monitor blood glucose levels. When mounted or docked to the base, the portable tester is data linked to the base. The invention provides a communications network among the base, the portable tester and another device such as a PC. The portable tester can therefore be kept small and inexpensive since advanced computing and data storage capabilities are provided in the base or a PC.

Abstract: A doll assembly includes a base that has a top side. A set of legs is integrally attached to and extends upwardly from the top side. The set of legs has an upper end that is attached together. A torso section has bottom end and a top end. Each of a pair of arms is integrally attached to and extends away from the torso section. A neck is integrally attached to and extends upwardly from the top end. A first spring attaches the torso section to the set of legs such that the torso section is movable with respect to the set of legs. A head has a bottom side. A second spring attaches the neck to the head such that the head is movable with respect to the neck.

Abstract: The invention provides systems and methods for managing transactions. The system includes a data input portion that communicates first information regarding a payment request, as well as a decision reference data store for communicating second information regarding parameters for use in determining a payment option for the payment request. The system also includes a processor. The processor inputs the first information and the second information. Then, the processor selectably determines the payment option to direct a transmission of funds from at least one payment source to at least one payee account based on an optimization determination performed by the processor. The optimization determination may provide savings to the institution processing the transaction, or alternatively, may provide savings to the customer initiating the transaction, for example.

Abstract: A test apparatus having a base which performs a plurality of tests for different analytes in body fluids. A portable tester, such as a glucose meter, is detachably mounted to the base and provides a convenient and ergonomic hand-held instrument which a diabetic may carry to frequently monitor blood glucose levels. When mounted or docked to the base, the portable tester is data linked to the base. The invention provides a communications network among the base, the portable tester and another device such as a PC. The portable tester can therefore be kept small and inexpensive since advanced computing and data storage capabilities are provided in the base or a PC.

Abstract: A system for transferring funds to pay bills and to and from selected accounts on an optimized is provided. A mediation engine may manage the payments made to selected payees, including by scheduling the payments and selecting sources for funds. A rules-based optimizer may automatically select the least-cost or other most efficient or desirable transaction, given the customer's available funds, types of funds and payment date. All payment providers and payees may manipulated using one seamless view. A customer service representative may also view the transfers.

Abstract: A pump guard comprising a transparent, flexible, and resilient material including a shielding portion adapted to define a seal chamber in the proximity of a seal of a pump and a pump engaging portion substantially conforming to the shape of a guard engaging portion of said pump. The shielding portion deflects any fluid spraying or leaking from the seal. The pump guard 2 is of unitary construction, requires no mounting hardware, and is easily installable about the seal 16 to define a seal chamber.