Method for reviewing electronic patient medical records to assess and improve the quality and cost effectiveness of medical care

Abstract

Process and system for the review of electronic medical records to detect potential problems with healthcare including inappropriate medication use, missed opportunities for beneficial medication use and missed opportunities for appropriate healthcare screening. The review is done by a computer program which applies up to date evidence based medical information. The client can be the patient or a third party and results of the review are returned to the client for the purposes of assessing the quality of medical care and optimizing medical care.

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