Patents by Inventor William D. Kirsh

William D. Kirsh 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).

  • Patent number: 8612255
    Abstract: A system and method for automating and standardizing an appeals process, facilitating both business-to-business (i.e., insurance companies to providers) and business-to-consumer (i.e., insurance companies to patients) relationships, and educating users on the healthcare industry and patient rights. The system and method provides automated and standardized electronic communication for any business with a regulated or contractual appeals or grievance process. In one application, the system and method provide electronic communication between patients, providers, and insurance plans; convenient access to an “anytime” appeals process; and an efficient follow-up and appeals status tracking. There are standardized forms for the appeal, and the provider appeal format is compatible with current billing forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: eReceivables, LLC
    Inventors: William D. Kirsh, Peter M. Kramer, Jeffrey T. King
  • Patent number: 8335702
    Abstract: A system and method for automating and standardizing an appeals process, facilitating both business-to-business (i.e., insurance companies to providers) and business-to-consumer (i.e., insurance companies to patients) relationships, and educating users on the healthcare industry and patient rights. The system and method provides automated and standardized electronic communication for any business with a regulated or contractual appeals or grievance process. In one application, the system and method provide electronic communication between patients, providers, and insurance plans; convenient access to an “anytime” appeals process; and an efficient follow-up and appeals status tracking. There are standardized forms for the appeal, and the provider appeal format is compatible with current billing forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: eReceivables, LLC
    Inventors: William D. Kirsh, Peter M. Kramer, Jeffrey T. King
  • Publication number: 20120232940
    Abstract: A system and method for automating and standardizing an appeals process, facilitating both business-to-business (i.e., insurance companies to providers) and business-to-consumer (i.e., insurance companies to patients) relationships, and educating users on the healthcare industry and patient rights. The system and method provides automated and standardized electronic communication for any business with a regulated or contractual appeals or grievance process. In one application, the system and method provide electronic communication between patients, providers, and insurance plans; convenient access to an “anytime” appeals process; and an efficient follow-up and appeals status tracking There are standardized forms for the appeal, and the provider appeal format is compatible with current billing forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: ERECEIVABLES LLC
    Inventors: William D. Kirsh, Peter M. Kramer, Jeffrey T. King
  • Patent number: 8204765
    Abstract: A system and method for automating and standardizing an appeals process, facilitating both business-to-business (i.e., insurance companies to providers) and business-to-consumer (i.e., insurance companies to patients) relationships, and educating users on the healthcare industry and patient rights. The system and method provides automated and standardized electronic communication for any business with a regulated or contractual appeals or grievance process. In one application, the system and method provide electronic communication between patients, providers, and insurance plans; convenient access to an “anytime” appeals process; and an efficient follow-up and appeals status tracking. There are standardized forms for the appeal, and the provider appeal format is compatible with current billing forms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: eReceivables, LLC
    Inventors: William D. Kirsh, Peter M. Kramer, Jeffrey T. King
  • Publication number: 20010034621
    Abstract: A system and method for automating and standardizing an appeals process, facilitating both business-to-business (i.e., insurance companies to providers) and business-to-consumer (i.e., insurance companies to patients) relationships, and educating users on the healthcare industry and patient rights. The system and method provides automated and standardized electronic communication for any business with a regulated or contractual appeals or grievance process. In one application, the system and method provide electronic communication between patients, providers, and insurance plans; convenient access to an “anytime” appeals process; and an efficient follow-up and appeals status tracking. There are standardized forms for the appeal, and the provider appeal format is compatible with current billing forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 25, 2001
    Inventors: William D. Kirsh, Peter M. Kramer, Jeffrey T. King