Patents by Inventor Sheila Leatherman

Sheila Leatherman has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Method for evaluation of health care quality
    Patent number: 5544044
    Abstract: A software-based medical information system performs a method of analyzing health care claims records for an enrolled population (e.g., HMO, Medicaid) to assess and report on quality of care based on conformance to nationally recognized medical practice guidelines or quality indicators.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 6, 1996
    Assignee: United Healthcare Corporation
    Inventor: Sheila Leatherman