Abstract: A method electronically validates credentials information pertaining to applicants. The method collects credentials information pertaining to applicants in one or more of a plurality of formats and converts the credentials information into a common format of collected credentials information. The converting utilizes a common object model. The method stores the collected credentials information in a database, validates for a plurality of applicants the collected credentials information with external sources through an electronic interface, automatically electronically updates the database with the retrieved data, automatically electronically notifies a user of inconsistencies between obtained third-party credentials data and the collected credentials information pertaining to the applicant, and provides selective electronic access to the third-party credentials data over a communication network to one or more users and to the applicant to which the third-party credentialing data pertains.

Abstract: A method electronically validates credentials information pertaining to applicants. The method collects credentials information pertaining to applicants in one or more of a plurality of formats and converts the credentials information into a common format of collected credentials information. The converting utilizes a common object model. The method stores the collected credentials information in a database, validates for a plurality of applicants the collected credentials information with external sources through an electronic interface, automatically electronically updates the database with the retrieved data, automatically electronically notifies a user of inconsistencies between obtained third-party credentials data and the collected credentials information pertaining to the applicant, and provides selective electronic access to the third-party credentials data over a communication network to one or more users and to the applicant to which the third-party credentialing data pertains.

Abstract: A computer apparatus and method are provided for visually mapping fields of various electronic forms to a common object model. The forms may then be dynamically completed via a runtime engine that retrieves mapping data from a relational database and uses the mapping data to automatically populate corresponding fields of the forms without manual input by the user. Specifically, a visual mapping tool displays the objects of the common object model as well as the fields of a form to be mapped. A user drags and drops one or more of the displayed objects into a mapping area, and drags and drops a field to which the one or more objects are to be mapped. The user also identifies a type of association between the selected objects and the field. A mapping entry is then generated in a map file to map the selected objects to the field.

Abstract: A credentials record system that captures personnel background data, such as license information, education and training, work experience, performance data and electronic signature at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through a network, wherein it permits instant, sophisticated analysis of background data to identify relationships among the data, including archived data and includes the capability to access reference databases for consultation regarding verification of data for accuracy on a continuous basis. The system also provides for an automated auditing process to ensure data integrity and includes the capability to incorporate legacy data, such as paper files and mainframe data, for each personnel record.

Abstract: A credentials record system that captures personnel background data, such as license information, education and training, work experience, performance data and electronic signature at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through a network, wherein it permits instant, sophisticated analysis of background data to identify relationships among the data, including archived data and includes the capability to access reference databases for consultation regarding verification of data for accuracy on a continuous basis. The system also provides for an automated auditing process to ensure data integrity and includes the capability to incorporate legacy data, such as paper files and mainframe data, for each personnel record.

Abstract: A credentials record system that creates and maintains all personnel data electronically is disclosed. The system captures personnel background data, such as license information, education and training, work experience, performance data and electronic signature at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through a network. For example, computers with Internet connections may be used by authorized personnel to access, analyze, update and electronically annotate data even while other users are using the same record. An exemplary system may archive historical data is archived to create and record an audit trail of changes by the users. The system permits instant, sophisticated analysis of background data to identify relationships among the data, including archived data. Moreover, the system includes the capability to access reference databases for consultation regarding verification of data for accuracy on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A system and method for connecting healthcare providers via an online portal to allow the providers to generate a network of peers for facilitating the providing and obtaining of peer references. A rules engine applies rules and logic to aggregated credentials and relationship data of the registered providers to identify users of the system who are qualified to provide a peer referral for a particular provider. A peer in a provider's network may provide a peer reference needed by the provider to access certain medical privileges. The peer reference data may be provided as answers to a structured questionnaire. The answers may then be used to automatically populate a specific peer referral form.

Abstract: A computer apparatus and method are provided for visually mapping fields of various electronic forms to a common object model. The forms may then be dynamically completed via a runtime engine that retrieves mapping data from a relational database and uses the mapping data to automatically populate corresponding fields of the forms without manual input by the user. Specifically, a visual mapping tool displays the objects of the common object model as well as the fields of a form to be mapped. A user drags and drops one or more of the displayed objects into a mapping area, and drags and drops a field to which the one or more objects are to be mapped. The user also identifies a type of association between the selected objects and the field. A mapping entry is then generated in a map file to map the selected objects to the field.

Abstract: A credentials record system that creates and maintains all personnel data electronically is disclosed. The system captures personnel background data, such as license information, education and training, work experience, performance data and electronic signature at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through a network. For example, computers with Internet connections may be used by authorized personnel to access, analyze, update and electronically annotate data even while other users are using the same record. An exemplary system may archive historical data is archived to create and record an audit trail of changes by the users. The system permits instant, sophisticated analysis of background data to identify relationships among the data, including archived data. Moreover, the system includes the capability to access reference databases for consultation regarding verification of data for accuracy on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A credentials record system that creates and maintains all personnel data electronically is disclosed. The system captures personnel background data, such as license information, education and training, work experience, performance data and electronic signature at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through a network. For example, computers with Internet connections may be used by authorized personnel to access, analyze, update and electronically annotate data even while other users are using the same record. An exemplary system may archive historical data is archived to create and record an audit trail of changes by the users. The system permits instant, sophisticated analysis of background data to identify relationships among the data, including archived data. Moreover, the system includes the capability to access reference databases for consultation regarding verification of data for accuracy on a continuous basis.

Abstract: A credentials record system that creates and maintains all personnel data electronically is disclosed. The system captures personnel background data, such as license information, education and training, work experience, performance data and electronic signature at the time of entry using graphical user interfaces through a network. For example, computers with Internet connections may be used by authorized personnel to access, analyze, update and electronically annotate data even while other users are using the same record. An exemplary system may archive historical data is archived to create and record an audit trail of changes by the users. The system permits instant, sophisticated analysis of background data to identify relationships among the data, including archived data. Moreover, the system includes the capability to access reference databases for consultation regarding verification of data for accuracy on a continuous basis.