Rebecca D Dunn

US Patent:

20040267564, Dec 30, 2004

Filed:

Oct 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/680793

Inventors:

Rebecca Dunn - Atlanta GA, US
Bibby King - Dunwoody GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/002000

Abstract:

Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a program, implemented by an employer, for assisting in the management of medical treatments associated with active and retired employees. In one example, among others, a newly diagnosed individual requests assistance from the program in managing the individual's medical treatment. Accordingly, the newly diagnosed individual is sent information material that is tailored to the medical condition of the newly diagnosed individual. Further, a trained volunteer may aid the newly diagnosed individual in understanding the information material. Other methods and systems are also provided.

US Patent:

20040267563, Dec 30, 2004

Filed:

Oct 7, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/680597

Inventors:

Rebecca Dunn - Atlanta GA, US
Rubby King - Dunwoody GA, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/002000

Abstract:

Preferred embodiments of the present invention provide a program, implemented by an employer, for assisting in the management of medical treatments associated with active and retired employees. In one example, among others, in a business environment, an employer creates an internal support network to operate a program for assisting in the management of medical treatments of individuals within the business environment, such as employees. Accordingly, the internal support network provides information resources on treating medical conditions and distributes the resources to individuals within the business environment who request assistance with regard to managing treatment of a medical condition. Further, participants in the program may be trained to provide personal assistance to an individual in understanding an information resource. Other methods and systems are also provided.