Patent Application Titled “Systems And Methods For Remote Diagnostic Testing And Treatment” Published Online (USPTO 20230207078): Patent Application

2023 JUL 17 (NewsRx) -- By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Daily News -- According to news reporting originating from Washington, D.C., by NewsRx journalists, a patent application by the inventors Bryant, Colman Thomas (Fort Lauderdale, FL, US); Carlson, Adam Charles (Miami, FL, US); Kramer, Nicholas Atkinson (Seattle, WA, US); Magistri, Marco (Miami, FL, US); Nienstedt, Zachary Carl (Wilton Manors, FL, US); Rodriguez, Igor Javier (Miami, FL, US), filed on December 14, 2022, was made available online on June 29, 2023.

No assignee for this patent application has been made.

Reporters obtained the following quote from the background information supplied by the inventors: “

“Field

“The present application is directed to systems, methods, and devices for remote diagnostic testing and treatment.

“Description

“Use of telehealth to deliver healthcare services has grown consistently over the last several decades and has experienced very rapid growth in the last several years. Telehealth can include the distribution of health-related services and information via electronic information and telecommunication technologies. Telehealth can allow for long-distance patient and health provider contact, care, advice, reminders, education, intervention, monitoring, and remote admissions. Often, telehealth can involve the use of a user or patient’s personal user device, such as a smartphone, tablet laptop, personal computer, or other device. For example, a user or patient can interact with a remotely located medical care provider using live video, audio, or text-based chat through the personal user device. Generally, such communication occurs over a network, such as a cellular or internet network.

“Remote or at-home healthcare testing and diagnostics can solve or alleviate some problems associated with in-person testing. For example, health insurance may not be required, travel to a testing site is avoided, and tests can be completed at a testing user’s convenience. However, remote or at-home testing introduces various additional logistical and technical issues, such as guaranteeing timely test delivery to a testing user, providing test delivery from a testing user to an appropriate lab, ensuring adequate user experience, ensuring proper sample collection, ensuring test verification and integrity, providing test result reporting to appropriate authorities and medical providers, and connecting testing users with medical providers who are needed to provide guidance and/or oversight of the testing procedures remotely.”

In addition to obtaining background information on this patent application, NewsRx editors also obtained the inventors’ summary information for this patent application: “In a first aspect, a computer-implemented method is disclosed which includes: receiving, by a computer system, patient information from a patient in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through an testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network; generating, by the computer system, a nutritional profile for the patient based on the patient information; transmitting, by the computer system, the nutritional profile over the electronic network to one or more food-related services, wherein the food-related services provide a service to the user based at least in part on the nutritional profile; receiving, by the computer system, information regarding an interaction between the patient and at least one of the food-related services, wherein the information is sent by the food-related services over the electronic network to the computer system; and updating, by the computer system, the nutritional profile of the patient based on the information received from the at least one of the food-related services.

“In some embodiments the patient information comprises one or more of: a white blood cell count of the patient; an indicator of kidney function for the patient; an indicator of liver function for the patient; an indication of a hydration level for the patient; an indicator of a pH level of the patient; an indicator of a measure of ketones of the patient; and/or allergy information for the patient.

“In some embodiments, the method further includes receiving, by a computer system, additional patient information from a healthcare provider or medical device in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through an testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network. In some embodiments, the additional information comprises one or more of: a weight of the patient; a blood pressure of the patient; a glucose level of the patient; a cholesterol measure of the patient; a medical condition of the patient; a medications taken by the patient; dietary habits and/or preferences of the patient; a wellness goal of the patient; and/or a biomarker metric of the patient.

“In some embodiments, the nutritional profile is further based on the additional information. In some embodiments, the food-related services comprises one or more of the following: a rapid food delivery service; a grocery ordering and/or delivery service; a subscription meal services; a restaurant; and/or an establishment dining service.

“In another aspect, a system can include at least one memory storing instructions that cause at least one processor to: receive patient information from a patient in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through an testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network; generate a nutritional profile for the patient based on the patient information; transmit the nutritional profile over the electronic network to one or more food-related services, wherein the food-related services provide a service to the user based at least in part on the nutritional profile; receive information regarding an interaction between the patient and at least one of the food-related services, wherein the information is sent by the food-related services over the electronic network to the computer system; and update the nutritional profile of the patient based on the information received from the at least one of the food-related services.

“In some embodiments, the patient information comprises one or more of: a white blood cell count of the patient; an indicator of kidney function for the patient; an indicator of liver function for the patient; an indication of a hydration level for the patient; an indicator of a pH level of the patient; an indicator of a measure of ketones of the patient; and/or allergy information for the patient.

“In some embodiments, the instructions further cause the processor to receive additional patient information from a healthcare provider or medical device in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through an testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network. In some embodiments, the additional information comprises one or more of: a weight of the patient; a blood pressure of the patient; a glucose level of the patient; a cholesterol measure of the patient; a medical condition of the patient; a medications taken by the patient; dietary habits and/or preferences of the patient; a wellness goal of the patient; and/or a biomarker metric of the patient.

“In some embodiments, the nutritional profile is further based on the additional information. In some embodiments, the food-related services comprises one or more of the following: a rapid food delivery service; a grocery ordering and/or delivery service; a subscription meal services; a restaurant; and/or an establishment dining service.

“In another aspect, a computer-implemented method is disclosed which includes determining, by a computer system, a test result of a user, wherein the test result based on a self-administered diagnostic medical test; based upon a determination that the test result is positive, wherein a positive test result indicates that treatment is advisable: transmitting, by the computer system, a prescription questionnaire to the user, the prescription questionnaire, wherein the prescription questionnaire is transmitted to the user over an electronic network and displayed to the user on a user device; receiving, by the computer system, user inputs in response to the prescription questionnaire, wherein the user inputs are inputted by the user on the user device and transmitted to the computer system over the electronic network; transmitting, by the computer system, the user inputs and the test result to a prescription provider, wherein the user inputs are transmitted over the electronic network and displayed the prescription provider on a provider device, and wherein the prescription provider determines at least one prescription for the user based on the user inputs and the test result; receiving, by the computer system, prescription information based on the at least one prescription determined by the prescription provider, wherein the prescription information is transmitted to the computer system over the electronic network; determining, by the computer system, a delivery partner based on a location of the user and a location of the prescription provider, a delivery partner for delivering the prescription to the user; generating, by the computer system, delivery instructions for the delivery partner, wherein the delivery instructions are configured to facilitate the delivery partner obtaining the prescription from the prescription provider and delivering the prescription to the user; and transmitting, by the computer system, the delivery instructions the delivery partner, wherein the delivery instructions are transmitted over the electronic network.

“In some embodiments, the self-administered medical diagnostic test is taken by the user using a testing platform provided by the computer system that provides a video conference connection between the user and a proctor.

“In some embodiments, the method further includes determining, by the computer system, the prescription questionnaire based on the test result and a database of available medications.

“In some embodiments, the prescription questionnaire is further based on a user profile, wherein the user profile is generated based on an interaction between the user and using a testing platform provided by the computer system that facilitates the self-administered medical diagnostic test.

“In some embodiments, the method further includes determining, by the computer system, if more than a threshold period of time has passed since the user obtained the valid positive test result.”

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The claims supplied by the inventors are:

“1. A computer-implemented method, comprising: receiving, by a computer system, patient information from a patient in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through a testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network; generating, by the computer system, a nutritional profile for the patient based on the patient information; transmitting, by the computer system, the nutritional profile over the electronic network to one or more food-related services, wherein the food-related services provide a service to the user based at least in part on the nutritional profile; receiving, by the computer system, information regarding an interaction between the patient and at least one of the food-related services, wherein the information is sent by the food-related services over the electronic network to the computer system; and updating, by the computer system, the nutritional profile of the patient based on the information received from the at least one of the food-related services.

“2. The method of claim 1, wherein the patient information comprises one or more of: a white blood cell count of the patient; an indicator of kidney function for the patient; an indicator of liver function for the patient; an indication of a hydration level for the patient; an indicator of a pH level of the patient; an indicator of a measure of ketones of the patient; and/or allergy information for the patient.

“3. The method of claim 1, further comprising: receiving, by a computer system, additional patient information from a healthcare provider or medical device in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through a testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network.

“4. The method of claim 3, wherein the additional information comprises one or more of: a weight of the patient; a blood pressure of the patient; a glucose level of the patient; a cholesterol measure of the patient; a medical condition of the patient; a medications taken by the patient; dietary habits and/or preferences of the patient; a wellness goal of the patient; and/or a biomarker metric of the patient.

“5. The method of claim 3, wherein the nutritional profile is further based on the additional information.

“6. The method of claim 1, wherein the food-related services comprises one or more of the following: a rapid food delivery service; a grocery ordering and/or delivery service; a subscription meal services; a restaurant; and/or an establishment dining service.

“7. A system comprising at least one memory storing instructions that cause at least one processor to: receive patient information from a patient in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through a testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network; generate a nutritional profile for the patient based on the patient information; transmit the nutritional profile over the electronic network to one or more food-related services, wherein the food-related services provide a service to the user based at least in part on the nutritional profile; receive information regarding an interaction between the patient and at least one of the food-related services, wherein the information is sent by the food-related services over the electronic network to the computer system; and update the nutritional profile of the patient based on the information received from the at least one of the food-related services.

“8. The system of claim 8, wherein the patient information comprises one or more of: a white blood cell count of the patient; an indicator of kidney function for the patient; an indicator of liver function for the patient; an indication of a hydration level for the patient; an indicator of a pH level of the patient; an indicator of a measure of ketones of the patient; and/or allergy information for the patient.

“9. The system of claim 8, wherein the instructions further cause the processor to: receive additional patient information from a healthcare provider or medical device in communication with the computer system over an electronic network, the patient information comprising a result of at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test, wherein the at least one remotely-administered diagnostic test is facilitated through a testing platform accessed by the patient over the electronic network.

“10. The system of claim 9, wherein the additional information comprises one or more of: a weight of the patient; a blood pressure of the patient; a glucose level of the patient; a cholesterol measure of the patient; a medical condition of the patient; a medications taken by the patient; dietary habits and/or preferences of the patient; a wellness goal of the patient; and/or a biomarker metric of the patient.

“11. The system of claim 9, wherein the nutritional profile is further based on the additional information.

“12. The system of claim 8, wherein the food-related services comprises one or more of the following: a rapid food delivery service; a grocery ordering and/or delivery service; a subscription meal services; a restaurant; and/or an establishment dining service.

“13. A computer-implemented method, comprising: determining, by a computer system, a test result of a user, wherein the test result based on a self-administered diagnostic medical test; based upon a determination that the test result is positive, wherein a positive test result indicates that treatment is advisable: transmitting, by the computer system, a prescription questionnaire to the user, the prescription questionnaire, wherein the prescription questionnaire is transmitted to the user over an electronic network and displayed to the user on a user device; receiving, by the computer system, user inputs in response to the prescription questionnaire, wherein the user inputs are inputted by the user on the user device and transmitted to the computer system over the electronic network; transmitting, by the computer system, the user inputs and the test result to a prescription provider, wherein the user inputs are transmitted over the electronic network and displayed the prescription provider on a provider device, and wherein the prescription provider determines at least one prescription for the user based on the user inputs and the test result; receiving, by the computer system, prescription information based on the at least one prescription determined by the prescription provider, wherein the prescription information is transmitted to the computer system over the electronic network; determining, by the computer system, a delivery partner based on a location of the user and a location of the prescription provider, a delivery partner for delivering the prescription to the user; and generating, by the computer system, delivery instructions for the delivery partner, wherein the delivery instructions are configured to facilitate the delivery partner obtaining the prescription from the prescription provider and delivering the prescription to the user; and transmitting, by the computer system, the delivery instructions the delivery partner, wherein the delivery instructions are transmitted over the electronic network.

“14. The method of claim 13, wherein the self-administered medical diagnostic test is taken by the user using a testing platform provided by the computer system that provides a video conference connection between the user and a proctor.

“15. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining, by the computer system, the prescription questionnaire based on the test result and a database of available medications.

“16. The method of claim 13, wherein the prescription questionnaire is further based on a user profile, wherein the user profile is generated based on an interaction between the user and using a testing platform provided by the computer system that facilitates the self-administered medical diagnostic test.

“17. The method of claim 13, further comprising determining, by the computer system, if more than a threshold period of time has passed since the user obtained the valid positive test result.”

For more information, see this patent application: Bryant, Colman Thomas; Carlson, Adam Charles; Kramer, Nicholas Atkinson; Magistri, Marco; Nienstedt, Zachary Carl; Rodriguez, Igor Javier. Systems And Methods For Remote Diagnostic Testing And Treatment. U.S. Patent Application Number 20230207078, filed December 14, 2022 and posted June 29, 2023. Patent URL (for desktop use only): https://ppubs.uspto.gov/pubwebapp/external.html?q=(20230207078)&db=US-PGPUB&type=ids

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