Patents Assigned to Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12087420
    Abstract: A system for generating dynamic user interfaces includes memory hardware storing instructions and processor hardware executing the instructions. The instructions include generating an interactive graphical user interface with fields corresponding to dates. The instructions include generating a selectable user interface element at a first field corresponding to a scheduled delivery date for a recipient. The instructions include, in response to a user dragging-and-dropping the selectable user interface element to a second field corresponding to an adjusted delivery date for the recipient, calculating a supply measure of a prior fill remaining with the recipient based on a stated duration of the prior fill and a date indicating receipt of the prior fill by the recipient. The instructions include, in response to the supply measure being greater than the threshold, moving the selectable user interface element to the second field and updating the scheduled delivery date to be the adjusted delivery date.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter Andrew Rosomoff
  • Patent number: 12073352
    Abstract: Systems and methods herein describe receiving a transport request from a first device, transmitting the transport request to a second device, causing the second device to display a first instruction, determining that a current location of a securable container associated with the second device matches the first location, based on the determination, generating a first access code operable to access the securable container, and transmitting the first access code to a third device, receiving an indication that the securable container has been opened using the first access code, based on the indication, causing the second device to display a second instruction, determining that a subsequent location of the securable container matches the second location, based on the determination, generating a second access code and transmitting the second access code to the first device; and receiving a subsequent indication that the securable container has been opened using the second access code.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Ahmed Wahba, Steven E. Williams, Karl P. Wickizer
  • Patent number: 12073212
    Abstract: A quality assurance system includes a mainframe deployment device in communication with a mainframe device with a codebase. The mainframe deployment device initializes a branch repository corresponding to a code region of the codebase, identifies, for a code element of the code region, a timestamp indicating a creation time and a user identifier indicating an owner, populates the branch repository with the code element based on the code region and the timestamp, applies a code security scan to the branch repository to identify and resolve a code security issue, and applies a code quality scan to the branch repository to identify a code quality issue in the code element, assign the code element to the user identifier based at least partially on the timestamp, and route the code element along with information regarding the code quality issue to correct the code quality issue in the code element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: John Ciliberti, Alexander Tyshlek, Imran Ali Mohammed
  • Patent number: 12073931
    Abstract: Methods and systems for performing dose regimen modification are provided. The methods and systems perform operations comprising: receiving prescription related data for treating a patient with an expected level of efficacy, the prescription related data comprising medication regimen information including dose and interval; determining, using a model, a first amount of drug waste based on the prescription related data; comparing the first amount of drug waste to a threshold value; and in response to determining that the first amount of drug waste transgresses the threshold value, identifying an alternate medication regimen that is associated with a treatment having a given level of efficacy corresponding to the expected level of efficacy, the alternate medication regimen being associated with a second amount of drug waste that is lower than the first amount of drug waste; and triggering a notification associated with the alternate medication regimen.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Lesley A. D'Albini, William J. Wright, Sid Phadke, Mark Jacob, Mary M. Dorholt
  • Patent number: 12071286
    Abstract: The medication container includes a receptacle that has an inner space for holding medications. The cap assembly is coupled with the receptacle for retaining the medications in the inner space. The cap assembly includes at least one passage that can be selectively opened and closed and includes at least one medication sensor that is configured to detect any medications travelling through the passage and out of the receptacle in a contactless manner. A microprocessor is in electrical communication with the at least one medication sensor and with a memory. The microprocessor is configured to record data to the memory in response to the at least one medication sensor detecting a medication travelling through the passage. A wireless module is in electrical communication with the microprocessor for uploading the data to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 12067530
    Abstract: A method includes receiving a data processing request at a computing system. The data processing request identifies data to be compared to sets of criteria according to a predefined sequence of the sets that is defined by a non-variant logic process. The method also includes determining whether the request is to be processed according to a variant logic process that defines a modified sequence of the criteria sets than the non-variant logic process. The method also includes dynamically altering the predefined sequence of the criteria sets to the modified sequence responsive to determining that the request is to be processed using the variant logic process, comparing the data identified by the request with the criteria sets according to the modified sequence, and processing the data according to the criteria sets of criteria in the modified sequence.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Laurie A. Littlecreek, Corinne M. Bradley-Pollack, David M. Hutchison, Kevin Mulligan, Leah E. Sterman-Kabrt, Melissa Orlando
  • Patent number: 12056650
    Abstract: A mail-order drug delivery system includes an order processing device configured to determine a first shipping mode and a corresponding first shipping carrier, generate an expected shipping duration associated with delivery of a drug, determine an origin forecasted temperature, determine a destination forecasted temperature, associate a shipping container with the drug to contain the drug, access temperature model data associated with the shipping container; and determine a predicted temperature of the drug at the shipping destination. The determination is based on forecasted temperatures, the expected shipping duration, the temperature model data, a next pickup time, a storage location of the drug, and a time difference between packing and the next pickup time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob J. Reinhardt
  • Patent number: 12056651
    Abstract: A system and method for controlling an autonomous unmanned aerial vehicle for retrieval and delivery of a medical package includes determining a thermal control period for the medical package. The disclosure also includes identifying a relevant retrieval location corresponding to the medical package. The disclosure also includes identifying at least one environmental characteristic of an environment that includes a delivery three-dimensional flight path between the relevant retrieval location and a delivery location, wherein the at least one environmental characteristic indicates an actual weather value at the relevant retrieval location. The disclosure also includes determining whether to retrieve the medical package based on the thermal control period and the at least one environmental characteristic, using the unmanned aerial vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: John Ciliberti
  • Patent number: 12048557
    Abstract: A wearable computing device for identifying gestures indicating patient prescription adherence is provided. The wearable computing device includes a processor, a memory, and a motion sensor. The processor is configured to receive a set of prescription plan data defining a prescription for a pharmaceutical associated with a user of the wearable computing device. The processor is also configured to receive a gesture pattern of movement of the wearable computing device. The gesture pattern indicates that a patient is adhering to the prescription. The processor is further configured to detect, with the motion sensor, a first motion pattern associated with the wearable computing device. The processor is also configured to analyze the first motion pattern to determine if the gesture pattern has been performed. Upon determining that the gesture pattern has been performed, the processor is configured to update a prescription usage record.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Pratt, Michael Lazo, Alan T. Shutko
  • Patent number: 12039347
    Abstract: A method includes storing a parameter related to a user, storing descriptive data for multiple identifiers, and indexing multiple events. Each event corresponds to a physical object supplied to a user on behalf of an entity. The method includes identifying a first set of identifiers based on commonality among the descriptive data. The method includes training a machine learning model for the first set of identifiers based on event data from within a predetermined epoch. The method includes receiving an indication of a selected identifier and determining a first intake metric of the selected identifiers using the machine learning model. The method includes determining a second intake metric of the selected identifier and the parameter and transforming the user interface according to the first and second intake metrics. The first intake metric represents an amount of resources expected to be received during a second epoch subsequent to the predetermined epoch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher R. Markson, Pritesh J. Shah, Christopher G. Lehmuth
  • Patent number: 12039608
    Abstract: Methods and systems for maintaining pharmacy provider networks are described. In one embodiment, claims adjudication data associated with a member and a prescribed drug is accessed. The prescribed drug associated with the member is classified as one of an acute medication and a maintenance medication. A pharmacy provider network is associated with the prescribed drug based on, at least in part, classifying the prescribed drug. It is determined if a pharmacy associated with the claims adjudication data is included within the pharmacy provider network associated with the prescribed drug. A pharmacy claim may be adjudicated for the prescribed drug based on the claim and the pharmacy provider network. Additional methods and systems are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Jacob J. Cedergreen
  • Patent number: 12030688
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical container processing system for removing pharmaceuticals from a batch of containers includes a cutter to cut open the batch of containers. A holder has a plurality of container receivers defining container receiving spaces sized and shaped to hold the batch of containers. One or both of the holder or the cutter are movable between a loading position and a cutting position. In the loading position, the plurality of container receiving spaces are accessible to receive the batch of containers. In the cutting position, the cutter is in registration with the batch of containers held by holder to cut the batch of containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 12033731
    Abstract: A content analysis system includes a processor executing instructions from memory. The instructions include, in response to receiving a request signal from a user device, obtaining feedback items, each having a source indicator; identifying unique source indicators; and, for each source indicator, aggregating corresponding ones of the feedback items. A set of filtered feedback items is generated according to either first or second access levels associated with a user of the user device. A subset of filtered feedback items is selected according to a date range specified by the request signal, a set of automated rules is applied, and natural language processing is performed based on frequency of presence of salient terms to identify themes. A control signal is transmitted to a user interface of the user device instructing display of a representation that indicates a change in the frequency of the identified themes over the specified date range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Logan R. Meltabarger, Pritesh J. Shah, Amit K. Bothra, David A. Tomala, Christopher R. Markson, Bose S. Daggubati, Christopher G. Lehmuth
  • Patent number: 12012276
    Abstract: The medication container includes a receptacle that has an inner space for holding medications. The cap assembly is coupled with the receptacle for retaining the medications in the inner space. The cap assembly includes at least one passage that can be selectively opened and closed and includes at least one medication sensor that is configured to detect any medications travelling through the passage and out of the receptacle in a contactless manner. A microprocessor is in electrical communication with the at least one medication sensor and with a memory. The microprocessor is configured to record data to the memory in response to the at least one medication sensor detecting a medication travelling through the passage. A wireless module is in electrical communication with the microprocessor for uploading the data to an external device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert E. Hoffman, Timothy B. Clise
  • Patent number: 11999518
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical container processor for processing pharmaceutical containers includes a set of container operation stations along which a set of container operations occur. The set of container operation stations includes a storage station where pharmaceutical containers are stored; a first identification station where pharmaceutical containers are each identified; a labeling station where a label is applied to pharmaceutical containers; a second identification station where pharmaceutical containers are each identified after the label is applied; and an outlet station where pharmaceutical containers are moved to after said pharmaceutical containers are identified at the second identification station. First and second container transporters move each pharmaceutical container through the set of container operation stations. Each pharmaceutical container is transferred from the first container transporter to the second container transporter along the set of container operation stations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Hoffman
  • Patent number: 12001461
    Abstract: A computerized search method includes receiving first input designating a first location of a first analytic. The method includes, in response to a scheduling event, obtaining a first document from the first location, identifying a first predefined label within the first document, obtaining first and second data associated with the first predefined label, storing the first datum into a value index as a current value of the first analytic, and storing the second datum into a text index as a textual description of the first analytic. The method includes presenting a search interface and, in response to receiving a search query from a user: identifying a set of result analytics relevant to the search query based on the text index and presenting, for each of the result analytics, a textual description of the analytic from the text index and a most recent value of the analytic from the value index.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Peter A. Rosomoff
  • Patent number: 11995670
    Abstract: A user experience management system obtains survey results providing insight on the user's experience with provided products and services. Periodically, the user experience management system uses these results in conjunction with the help desk data and the user experience management system monitoring data to identify the set of problems with specific products and services on a granular level. The product management system generates a resolution to address a problem definition generated by the user experience management system. The user experience management system monitors the resolution and updates the database with data pertaining to the resolution. Other embodiments are disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Emily T. Schlick, Tyler Corbett, Clinton R. Laytham, Alexander Chea, Alison Bodker, Kalynn Clinton, Kathryn Golden
  • Patent number: 11984210
    Abstract: A pharmaceutical order filling system receives pharmaceutical orders and uses a packing device to package pharmaceutical orders. The packing device is configured with at least one cutter that generates tailings and dust. A tailing collection device is provided that collects the tailings and dust generated by the packing device into and through an intake tube and into a collection assembly. The collection assembly includes a hood with at least one air filter, a frame, and a bin removably received within the frame. The frame supports the hood and aligns the bin to be in fluid communication with the hood. A gas motive device is positioned intermediate the ends of an intake tub before the hood and is configured to suction the tailings and/or dust.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert E. Hoffman
  • Patent number: D1026009
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventor: Alan J. Agee
  • Patent number: D1032362
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Express Scripts Strategic Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark G. Bini, Nicholas D. Main, Sara A. Raj, Sarah E. Ham