Abstract: An example method for assigning specialized resources includes dynamically generating and presenting a plurality of inquiries based on selected symptom-dimension relationship pairs that are associated with symptom and user responses to previous inquiries. The method further includes computing probabilities of different diseases being a diagnosis based on a Bayesian model including computing odds of diseases given selected symptom-dimension relationship pairs and odds of diseases given risk factors indicated by user responses to inquiries, and assigning specialized resources based thereon.

Abstract: An example method for improving communication efficiency and reducing data redundancy in a computerized platform includes determining a priority value of an inquiry based on a duration of time for which the inquiry remains unanswered in the queue in comparison with other unanswered inquiries, sorting previously-obtained inquiries based on (a) a quantity of common topic labels shared between the set of topic labels associated with the inquiry and a respective set of topic labels associated with each previously-obtained inquiry in the subset and (b) a quality score associated with an answer to each previously-obtained inquiry in the subset to generate a sorted list for presentation, and routing the inquiry based on (a) user interactions, (b) the priority value of the inquiry, and (c) at least one of a user request, relation to a specialty of a healthcare professional, geographic location of the healthcare professional, or history of answers provided by the healthcare professional.

Abstract: An example method for improving communication efficiency and reducing data redundancy in a computerized platform includes determining a priority value of an inquiry based on a duration of time for which the inquiry remains unanswered in the queue in comparison with other unanswered inquiries, sorting previously-obtained inquiries based on (a) a quantity of common topic labels shared between the set of topic labels associated with the inquiry and a respective set of topic labels associated with each previously-obtained inquiry in the subset and (b) a quality score associated with an answer to each previously-obtained inquiry in the subset to generate a sorted list for presentation, and routing the inquiry based on (a) user interactions, (b) the priority value of the inquiry, and (c) at least one of a user request, relation to a specialty of a healthcare professional, geographic location of the healthcare professional, or history of answers provided by the healthcare professional.

Abstract: An example method for improving communication efficiency and reducing data redundancy in a computerized platform includes determining a priority value of an inquiry based on a duration of time for which the inquiry remains unanswered in the queue in comparison with other unanswered inquiries, sorting previously-obtained inquiries based on (a) a quantity of common topic labels shared between the set of topic labels associated with the inquiry and a respective set of topic labels associated with each previously-obtained inquiry in the subset and (b) a quality score associated with an answer to each previously-obtained inquiry in the subset to generate a sorted list for presentation, and routing the inquiry based on (a) user interactions, (b) the priority value of the inquiry, and (c) at least one of a user request, relation to a specialty of a healthcare professional, geographic location of the healthcare professional, or history of answers provided by the healthcare professional.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating medical consultations between a patient and a healthcare professional located remote from the patient includes a virtual consultation application hosted on a server. A request to initiate a medical consultation from a patient using a patient computer device is received at the application. The application receives information input by the patient relating to a health inquiry of the patient. A healthcare professional is identified based on the information input by the patient relating to the health inquiry.

Abstract: A system for providing an interactive care plan to a patient is described. A patient computer device receives symptom information for the patient. A server hosts a virtual consultation application. The virtual consultation application receives from the patient computer device symptom information for the patient; accesses interactive care plans each specifying one or more measures to be taken on a patient's behalf; uses the received symptom information for the patient to select one of the plurality of accessed interactive care plans; and recommends the selected interactive care plan to the patient via the patient computer device.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system and method of triaging a health-related inquiry includes receiving an input of at least one symptom of a patient into a virtual consultation application. The patient is asked at least one question relating to the at least one input symptom. A probability condition report having at least one probable condition of the patient is made based on the at least one symptom and an answer to the at least one question. A triaged recommendation to the patient is made based on the at least one probable condition, wherein the triaged recommendation instructs the patient to do at least one of: review existing information in a medical knowledge database; ask a question to a network of healthcare professionals; initiate a text-based electronic message or video chat communication with a healthcare professional; seek advice of a referral healthcare professional; and seek emergency medical care.

Abstract: Systems and methods for facilitating virtual consultations between a patient and a healthcare professional include at least one patient computer device and one healthcare professional computer device, each having a processor and computer-readable memory. A virtual consultation application is hosted on a server and electronically accessible over at least one network system to provide an interface for the patient computer device and the healthcare professional computer device. The virtual consultation application receives a request to initiate a virtual consultation from a patient using the patient computer device, and receives information input by the patient relating to a health-related inquiry.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating healthcare professionals include providing a software interface hosted at least partially on a server having a processor and computer-readable memory and electronically accessible through at least one network system by at least one user computer device having a processor and computer-readable memory, wherein upon accessing the software interface, a user is presented with categories of topics and practice areas of expertise associated with the healthcare professional which the user can vote on using the at least one user computer device; receiving a plurality of votes for the healthcare professional from credentialed healthcare professional users and patients users; processing the votes from the credentialed healthcare users and patient users separately for each topic and practice area; and presenting the result of the healthcare professional' votes from credentialed healthcare users and from the patient users separately for each topic and practice area.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating a professional in a computer-implemented professional evaluation system. The system includes at least one user computer device having a processor and computer-readable memory, and a professional evaluation application, which is hosted at least partially on a server having a processor and computer-readable memory and electronically accessible over at least one network system to the at least one user computer device. The professional evaluation application computes a raw profile data value for a professional based on received profile data, computes a raw reedback dta value based on feedback data for the professional received from said one or more user computer device, and generates an overall value for the professional based on the raw profile data value and the raw feedback data value.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating healthcare data management between patients, providers, and organizations includes a computerized server having a database, a non-transitory memory, and a processor. A plurality of modules is stored in the database. A scheduling module facilitates the patients and doctors to schedule consultations with one another. A library module stores information accessible to the patients and the providers. A communications module facilitates communication between the patients and the providers. A services module facilitates the patients and the doctors to arrange for services to be completed, wherein the services include at least one of: completion of a lab test, and ordering of medication. A directory module has contact information for the providers and organizations. An engagement module facilitates automated engagement communication between the patients and the providers. A payment module facilitates monetary payments between patients, providers, and organizations.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for evaluating healthcare professionals by assigning each healthcare professional an overall value (Reputation Score) based on a healthcare professional's merits, as well as feedback and endorsement obtained by this healthcare professional from other healthcare professionals or patient users. The Reputation Score gives patients a way to understand each doctor's qualifications, knowledge of medical practices, and the quality of their engagement with patients or other medical professions. The patient users therefore can find and select professionals based on their trusted evaluations. Systems and methods are further provided which utilize information the doctor received from other peer doctors and from patients under many identified topics or area of practice. Such information can be presented together with other content the doctor rendered or other evaluating system to show the doctor's credentials.