Edward J Zecchini

US Patent:

20120054119, Mar 1, 2012

Filed:

Aug 30, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/871431

Inventors:

Edward J. ZECCHINI - Scarsdale NY, US

Assignee:

INSUR I.Q. LLC. - Shelton CT

International Classification:

G06Q 99/00
G06F 17/30

US Classification:

705347, 707769, 707E17014

Abstract:

Disclosed systems and methods provide healthcare cost transparency by enabling consumers to compare cost information for doctors, hospitals, and other healthcare providers before obtaining services. In some web-based server embodiments, a database is provided having available providers indexed by location and practice category. The database includes estimated costs for services from each provider, possibly based on past insurance claims submitted by each provider. A front end system provides access to the database, responding to requests for healthcare providers in a given location and practice category with lists that include an indication of costs charged by each of the listed providers relative to other providers. A user's selection of an individual provider may result in a detailed information page that includes a list of services and an estimate of the provider's fee for each service. The detail page may further include credentials, affiliations, ratings, reviews, and options to set an appointment.