Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080312963 | PRODUCTIVITY WORKFLOW INDEX - Provided are methods of providing productivity measure for a complex workflow process, be determining at least one Productivity Workflow Index (PWI) based on data regarding human computer actions and workflow-related variables. Also provided are systems, apparatuses, machine-readable medium, and computer readable program products relating to such methods. | 12-18-2008 |
20090018867 | Gesture-based communication and reporting system - The present invention relates to a gesture-based reporting method and system, including a critical results reporting pathway, which is used to communicate critical findings to users according to predetermined methods (i.e., e-mail, facsimile, etc.), and create an electronic auditing trail to document receipt, understanding, bi-directional queries, and track clinical outcomes. Based on a predetermined rule set, predetermined data elements within the structured database could trigger the critical results reporting pathway. There is a quality assurance component to the invention, such that technical deficiencies in an imaging quality can be noted, analyzed, and tracked. There is a workflow and data analysis portion to the invention, wherein workflow is enhanced, and structured data is mapped to a standardized lexicon, such that data mining can be performed. Thus, the present invention extends beyond reporting alone and is a tool to facilitate electronic communication, consultation, education/training, and data mining for quality assurance. | 01-15-2009 |
20090030731 | Method and apparatus for generating a patient quality assurance - The present invention provides a quality assurance system and method that generates a quality assurance (QA) scorecard for patients that use digital devices in a radiological-based medical imaging study. According to one embodiment, client computers, servers, imaging devices, databases, and/or other components may be coupled to provide a unified data collection system. According to one embodiment, systems and methods are provided that analyze various parameters that are derived from the unified data collection system to calculate a QA score for the patient. The QA score provides a combined subjective and objective feedback system that includes performance evaluations from other users, including clinicians, radiologists, technologists and administrators. According to one embodiment, the feedback may be provided in real-time. | 01-29-2009 |
20090094058 | Quality assurance scorecard for diagnostic medical agent administration - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus where pre-defined diagnostic medical agent administration data are prospectively collected and analyzed, in order to provide an objective contrast administration risk-benefit analysis, and provide an impartial analysis for pre-testing assessment, as well as optimization of examination, contrast selection and performance parameters. By storing this data in a standardized and centralized fashion, the data could in turn be used for clinical outcome analysis on a local, regional, and national level. | 04-09-2009 |
20090279672 | Multi-functional medical imaging quality assurance sensor - The present invention relates to a method of providing a quality assurance program for a medical imaging examination, including measuring quality assurance metrics, including at least one of motion, contrast resolution, spatial resolution, radiation does, noise, and anatomic positioning, using a quality assurance sensor; performing an analysis the quality assurance metrics data, comparing the data with norms for same; and providing quality assurance recommendations in real-time for adjustment of the quality assurance metrics during the examination. The sensor includes a sensor body having an upper surface and a flat lower surface, the flat lower surface being divided into more than one portioned segment; a plurality of sensors and test patterns embedded into said flat surface within each portioned segment; wherein the sensors and test patterns in each portioned segment take predetermined quality assurance metrics, to optimize image acquisition during the examination. | 11-12-2009 |
20100145720 | Method of extracting real-time structured data and performing data analysis and decision support in medical reporting - The present invention relates to a methodology for the conversion of unstructured, free text data (contained within medical reports) into standardized, structured data, and also relates to a decision support feature for use in diagnosis and treatment options. | 06-10-2010 |
20100235330 | Electronic linkage of associated data within the electronic medical record - The present invention provides a mechanism to define an association between different data elements from disparate sources of data and databases, and different database elements, and track that association over time. This mechanism track multiples related data elements throughout the continuum of an individual patient's medical record and identifies consistent data relationships across large patient populations. | 09-16-2010 |
20110041077 | Method and apparatus for adapting computer-based systems to end-user profiles - The present invention relates to a method of adapting computer programs to user profiles, including providing a user with a questionnaire to determine at least one of the user's intelligence, personality, emotional state, computer experience, sensory skills, motor skills, education, and training; compiling a user profile based on data received from the questionnaire; modifying the computer programs used by the user based on the user's profile; and storing the user profile and the computer program modifications in a database for future utilization by the user. The modification of the computer programs includes modifying at least one of a user interface, workstation tools, input device and navigation, image presentation, analysis of information presented, and reporting. | 02-17-2011 |
20110218815 | Method of data mining in medical applications - The present invention relates to a method of creating databases for data mining in medical applications. In one embodiment, the present invention relates to providing a data-driven objective reimbursement model incorporating performance and quality measures, tied to patient, exam, context, and provider-specific variables. In another embodiment, the present invention creates standardized databases where context, patient, provider, and technology specific variables are used to create an objective quantitative measure of exam complexity, which can be correlated with performance times and outcomes measures for iterative refinement. In another embodiment, through the combined analysis of examination complexity, interpretation accuracy, and interpretation times, specific to each individual radiologist, external pacers are created which can be customized to a radiologist's individual needs and preferences. The derived data is used to identify best practice patterns and end-user performance, which can be used by radiologists for individualized education and training. | 09-08-2011 |
20110257919 | Method and apparatus for automated quality assurance in medical imaging - The present invention relates to a computer-implemented quality assurance system, which includes the steps of retrieving quality assurance and supporting information from a database; receiving information on technical variables from monitoring of the patient, and on radiographic equipment in the performance of an imaging study; generating a quality assurance score after said imaging study based on said technical variables and said quality assurance and supporting information; and performing a quality assurance analysis of the imaging study based on the quality assurance score. | 10-20-2011 |
20110270123 | VISUALLY DIRECTED HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION FOR MEDICAL APPLICATIONS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus of utilizing an eye detection apparatus in a medical application, which includes calibrating the eye detection apparatus to a user; performing a predetermined set of visual and cognitive steps using the eye detection apparatus; determining a visual profile of a workflow of the user; creating a user-specific database to create an automated visual display protocol of the workflow; storing eye-tracking commands for individual user navigation and computer interactions; storing context-specific medical application eye-tracking commands, in a database; performing the medical application using the eye-tracking commands; and storing eye-tracking data and results of an analysis of data from performance of the medical application, in the database. The method includes performing an analysis of the database for determining best practice guidelines based on clinical outcome measures. | 11-03-2011 |
20110270623 | Method and apparatus of determining a radiation dose quality index in medical imaging - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus which quantifies radiation safety in medical imaging through the creation and analysis of objective data for each individual imaging procedure with respect to acquisition parameters, calculated radiation dose, and clinical data related to imaging examination selection and performance. The present invention also calculates a cumulative radiation dose based upon an individual patient's entire medical record, along with occupational and environmental exposures, to calculate a dynamic cumulative radiation-induced carcinogenesis risk. The present invention provides reforms to improve patient safety, quality and accountability, by creating a technology which simultaneously records and tracks objective data referable to radiation safety, medical imaging quality, and accountability among the various stakeholders and technologies in use. This quantifiable data is referred to as the Radiation Dose Quality Index (RDQI), and creates an objective, data-driven measure of quality and safety as it relates to medical practice. | 11-03-2011 |
20110276346 | AUTOMATED METHOD FOR MEDICAL QUALITY ASSURANCE - The present invention relates to an automated method for quality assurance (QA) which creates quality-centric data contained within a medical report, and uses these data elements to determine report accuracy and correlation with clinical outcomes. In addition to a QA report analysis, the present invention also provides an automated mechanism to customize report content base upon end-user preferences and QA feedback. In one embodiment, a computer-implemented method of automated medical QA includes storing QA data and supportive data in at least one database; identifying a QA discrepancy from QA data; assigning a level of clinical severity, to the QA discrepancy; creating an automated differential diagnosis based on the level of clinical severity, to determine clinical outcomes; and analyzing the QA data and correlating the analysis of the QA data with stored supportive data and clinical outcomes. | 11-10-2011 |
20110282194 | Method and apparatus of quantitative analysis and data mining of medical imaging agent administration - The present invention focuses on the quantitative data analyses which are derived from the qualitative contrast scorecard data; which is recorded and analyzed through the combined functions (and communication) of the contrast injector and image acquisition (e.g., CT) technologies. This technical data is in turn correlated with the clinical data from the Contrast Scorecard to collectively produce a comprehensive and longitudinal database which tracks all patient, stakeholder, exam, contrast, technology, and institutional data related to the administration of medical imaging contrast agents. | 11-17-2011 |
20120078648 | Method and apparatus for analyzing data on medical agents and devices - The present invention relates to an itemized analytical tool which creates a series of standardized and objective metrics related to each individual step in the overall process of pharmaceutical development and delivery. The individual steps can be divided into two main sections: pre and post regulatory approval. Pre-approval data analysis relates to the various steps involved in clinical trials, while post-approval analysis relates the multiple steps related to everyday use. The data analytics take into account the various contributions individual stakeholders and institutions play in determining overall safety and effectiveness of medical agents. The agent-specific data can in turn be cross referenced with individual patient and disease specific data, in order to provide customizable decision support. | 03-29-2012 |
20120166218 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF REAL-TIME CUSTOMIZABLE MEDICAL SEARCH ANALYTICS - The present invention relates to the creation of a program which institutes a series of standardized objective metrics for customizable comparative analysis, in keeping with the individual priorities and preferences of the individual consumer. The derived analytics can in turn be tracked and analyzed by the program in order to determine use, satisfaction, and outcomes (i.e., performance); as they relate to both consumers and providers of both services and products of interest. While the present invention can be applied to essentially any service or product-related industry; the primary focus of discussion will relate to medicine; pertaining to both medical service delivery, as well as the various medical products (e.g., pharmaceuticals, medical devices) in use. | 06-28-2012 |
20120221347 | MEDICAL RECONCILIATION, COMMUNICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL REPORTING TOOLS - The present invention relates to electronic multi-disciplinary tools, which have the ability to record, track, analyze, and provide feedback to practitioners in a context and user-specific fashion. The invention includes three components—a reconciliation tool, a communication tool, and an educational tool, which can operate independently, or in combination with one another. The reconciliation tool creates reports through the automated extraction of historical and contemporaneous medical data, and clinical data, into the report, and requires user reconciliation of any data inconsistency. | 08-30-2012 |
20130006064 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT AND ANALYSIS OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS AND FATIGUE AND PERFORMANCE OUTCOME PREDICTIONS - The present invention relates to a method and apparatus to objectively measure stress and fatigue using measurement tools, record stress and fatigue related data in a standardized database, create automated prompts and alerts based upon pre-defined stress and fatigue thresholds (which are derived based upon individual end-user and task performance), provide a number of interventions (which can be preferentially selected by the individual end-user), create data-driven best practice guidelines though meta-analysis of the database, and provide an objective tool for comparative technology assessment. | 01-03-2013 |
20130311190 | METHOD AND APPARATUS OF SPEECH ANALYSIS FOR REAL-TIME MEASUREMENT OF STRESS, FATIGUE, AND UNCERTAINTY - The present invention utilizes speech analysis to provide real-time measurement of end-user stress, fatigue, and uncertainty in decision-making. The present invention monitors “technology-induced” stressors by increasing the inherent functionality of individual monitoring technologies, so as to perform multiple applications in a single setting. In addition to the continued use of speech recognition technology for computerized report transcription, the present invention simultaneously measures and analyzes occupational stress and fatigue in real-time, specific to the unique profile of each individual end-user and context of the task being performed. The derived user-specific stress/fatigue analytics may be used in the creation of a number of workflow and quality enhancing deliverables, including customizable intervention strategies for stress/fatigue reduction, creation of automated workflow templates, and targeted quality assurance and peer review. | 11-21-2013 |
20140072192 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMAGE-CENTRIC STANDARDIZED TOOL FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE ANALYSIS IN MEDICAL IMAGING - The present invention relates to a computer-implemented method of performing image quality analysis on images from an imaging examination, including: displaying an imaging examination; performing a quality review of the images; performing a quality analysis on data from the imaging examination and on the images; receiving image quality analysis from the user on the data and the images and storing the image quality analysis in at least one database; saving data from the image quality analysis on at least one key image of the images, using computer-generated standardized annotation and mark-up, or graphical data input, or speech data, using a computerized tool, and saving the data as annotated image data in the at least one database; and transferring the annotated image data to at least one quality assurance database with linking to images from the imaging examination. | 03-13-2014 |
20140324469 | CUSTOMIZABLE CONTEXT AND USER-SPECIFIC PATIENT REFERENCEABLE MEDICAL DATABASE - The present invention is related to a patient-specific referenceable database which can record and track medical data throughout the healthcare and provider networks, be customized to the individual needs and preferences of healthcare providers, and adapted to the specific context being performed. The computer-implemented method and a system includes: saving data in a data hierarchy, including major data categories, in a database; wherein the data includes primary data representing various medical disciplines, and including all current and historical medical diagnoses and other data on a patient; retrieving and analyzing medical data from the database, in a data search in response to a search query, the medical data being specific to one of the medical disciplines related to one of the major data categories on the patient; and displaying the patient medical data on a display for user review in accordance with the user's electronic profile and preferences. | 10-30-2014 |
20140358585 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DATA RECORDING, TRACKING, AND ANALYSIS IN CRITICAL RESULTS MEDICAL COMMUNICATION - The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for implementing a medical critical results communication, including: receiving an identification and a classification of a finding of criticality on a patient; creating and transmitting a critical results communication to a recipient by electronic methods; receiving and storing an acknowledgement from the recipient that the critical results communication was received; receiving and storing feedback and/or the initiation of clinical intervention and a follow-up action from the recipient, and transmitting same to the health care provider sender; receiving and storing diagnostic confirmation from the recipient and/or the healthcare provider sender; performing an analysis of critical results data, and performing a compliance analysis with stored established medical standards; and providing the critical results data analysis and the compliance analysis to at least the health care provider sender. | 12-04-2014 |