JP6707689B2 - Payment server, window efficiency system, window efficiency method, and program - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a payment server, a window efficiency improving system, a window efficiency improving method, and a program.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, electronic efficiency of window services of medical institutions has been improved.

For example, conventionally, a technique has been disclosed in which a medical examination reservation management screen displayed on a personal computer or a smartphone is used to make a medical examination reservation, or a medical card is used to pay the medical examination fee with a credit card.

However, conventionally, there has been a problem in that a waiting time for accounting after a medical examination at a medical institution and a waiting time for dispensing at a pharmacy are required.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a settlement server, a window efficiency improving system, a window efficiency improving method, and a program that can reduce waiting time after consultation. ..

In order to achieve such an object, the settlement server of the present invention is based on the bill data in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user. , Medical institution settlement processing means for performing settlement processing of the bill of the medical institution, prescription data transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal, and the pharmacy terminal to the pharmacy In the case of receiving a dispensation possible notice including bill data in the pharmacy, based on the bill data in the pharmacy and the fee settlement method for the bill of the pharmacy set by the user, the settlement process of the bill of the pharmacy And a dispensing instruction transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal.

Further, the settlement server of the present invention is characterized in that, in the settlement server described above, the pharmacy is a designated pharmacy designated as a store that receives the medication by the user.

Further, the settlement server of the present invention is characterized in that, in the settlement server described above, the user terminal further includes an exchange instruction transmitting unit that transmits the prescription exchange instruction at the pharmacy, the exchange instruction including the settlement processing information. To do.

Further, in the settlement server of the present invention, in the settlement server described above, the pharmacy settlement processing means receives a dispensing availability notification including bill data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal, and the dispensing terminal is capable of dispensing from the user terminal. When receiving the notification that the prescription can be exchanged at the pharmacy based on the notification, the settlement process of the pharmacy invoice is performed based on the bill data at the pharmacy and the fee settlement method for the invoice at the pharmacy. Characterize.

Also, in the settlement server of the present invention, in the settlement server described above, the prescription data transmission means is not exchangeable when the prescription exchange impossible notification is received from the user terminal based on the dispensing availability notification. The dispensing request including the prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal is transmitted to the other pharmacy based on other pharmacy information related to another pharmacy that can exchange the prescription specified by the user. It is characterized by transmitting to a pharmacy terminal.

Also, in the settlement server of the present invention, in the settlement server described above, the medical institution settlement processing means provides a bill settlement method for the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal and the bill of the medical institution. On the basis of the above, when the amount of the bill of the medical institution is less than or equal to a predetermined amount, the settlement processing is suspended, and the amount of the bill of the medical institution and the other invoice data transmitted from the medical institution terminal are set. If the sum of the amount of the bill of the other medical institution based on the amount exceeds the predetermined amount, the settlement process is performed.

Also, in the settlement server of the present invention, in the settlement server described above, the invoice data in the medical institution is information created based on a medical treatment fee calculation sheet read through a scanner or an invoice of the medical institution. Yes, the prescription data is information created based on a prescription read via the scanner.

Further, in the settlement server of the present invention, in the settlement server described above, the bill data in the medical institution is further transmitted via an interface built between the medical institution terminal and the settlement server. The prescription data is further information transmitted via the interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the settlement server.

Further, the settlement server of the present invention is characterized in that, in the settlement server described above, the dispensing request includes generic drug designation information relating to designation of a drug by the user or original drug designation information.

Further, the settlement server of the present invention is characterized in that, in the settlement server described above, it further comprises another medical institution transmitting means for transmitting the prescription data to another medical institution based on the consent of the user. ..

Further, the settlement server of the present invention is characterized in that, in the settlement server described above, the fee settlement method is a settlement method other than cash payment.

Further, the settlement server of the present invention, based on the bill data in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal, and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user, the bill of the medical institution. Medical institution settlement processing means for performing the settlement processing of, a prescription data transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal, and a dispensing including bill data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal When a possible notification is received, a pharmacy settlement processing means for performing settlement processing of the bill of the pharmacy based on the bill data of the pharmacy and a fee settlement method for the bill of the pharmacy set by the user. Dispensing instruction transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal, the medical institution terminal creating invoice data in the medical institution and/or the prescription data of the user. Then, the pharmacy terminal receives billing data creation means for transmitting to the settlement server, the pharmacy terminal accepts whether or not dispensing is possible based on the dispensing request transmitted from the settlement server, and if dispensing is possible, bills at the pharmacy Dispensing availability notification including the written data is sent to the settlement server, and when dispensing is not possible, a dispensing availability notification means for sending a dispensing availability notification to the settlement server and the dispensing instruction sent from the settlement server are received. Dispensing instruction receiving means, and.

Further, the window efficiency improving system of the present invention is characterized in that, in the window efficiency improving system described above, the pharmacy is a designated pharmacy designated as a store for receiving the drug by the user.

Further, in the window efficiency improving system of the present invention, in the window efficiency improving system described above, the settlement server transmits an instruction to exchange a prescription at the pharmacy, the instruction including exchange information to the user terminal. Is further provided.

Also, in the window efficiency improving system of the present invention, in the window efficiency improving system described above, the user terminal accepts whether or not the prescription can be exchanged at the pharmacy based on the dispensing availability notification transmitted from the settlement server, and exchanges the prescription. If yes, exchangeable notification is transmitted to the settlement server, and if exchange is not possible, exchangeability notification means is transmitted to the settlement server, the pharmacy settlement processing means, the pharmacy terminal from the pharmacy terminal When a dispensability notification including bill data in the pharmacy is received, and when the exchangeable notification is received from the user terminal, based on the bill data in the pharmacy and the charge settlement method for the bill in the pharmacy. , Payment processing of the invoice of the pharmacy is performed.

Further, in the window efficiency improving system of the present invention, in the window efficiency improving system described above, the non-exchangeable notification includes other pharmacy information regarding another pharmacy with which the prescription designated by the user can be exchanged. The data transmitting means transmits the dispensing request including the prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to the pharmacy terminal of the other pharmacy based on the other pharmacy information.

In addition, the contact point efficiency system of the present invention is the contact point efficiency system described above, wherein the medical institution settlement processing unit is for the invoice data transmitted from the medical institution terminal and an invoice for the medical institution. Based on the charge settlement method, when the amount of the bill of the medical institution is less than or equal to a predetermined amount, the settlement process is suspended, and the amount of the bill of the medical institution and the other of the above transmitted from the medical institution terminal. When the sum of the bill amount of the other medical institution based on the bill data exceeds the predetermined amount, the settlement process is performed.

Further, in the window efficiency improving system of the present invention, in the window efficiency improving system described above, the bill data creating unit is the medical institution based on a medical treatment fee calculation sheet read through a scanner or a bill of the medical institution. The invoice data and/or the prescription data of the user based on the prescription read via the scanner is created and transmitted to the settlement server.

Further, in the contact point efficiency system of the present invention, in the contact point efficiency system described above, the bill data in the medical institution further includes an interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the settlement server. The prescription data is further information transmitted via the interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the settlement server.

Further, the contact point efficiency system of the present invention is characterized in that, in the contact point efficiency system described above, the dispensing request includes generic drug designation information regarding designation of a drug by the user or original drug designation information. .

Further, in the contact point efficiency system of the present invention, in the contact point efficiency system described above, the settlement server transmits the prescription data to another medical institution based on the consent of the user. Is further provided.

Further, the window efficiency improving system of the present invention is characterized in that, in the window efficiency improving system described above, the charge settlement method is a settlement method other than cash payment.

Further, the window efficiency improving method of the present invention, based on the bill data in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal, and the fee settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user, A medical institution settlement processing step of performing a bill settlement process; a prescription data transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal; and billing data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal. A pharmacy settlement process that performs a settlement process on the invoice of the pharmacy based on the bill data in the pharmacy and the fee settlement method for the invoice of the pharmacy set by the user, when the notification of the dispensability including is received. And a dispensing instruction transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal.

In addition, the program of the present invention, based on the bill data in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal, and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user, A medical institution settlement processing step of performing a settlement process, a prescription data transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal, and a dispensation including bill data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal When receiving the notification, based on the bill data in the pharmacy, and a fee settlement method for the invoice of the pharmacy set by the user, a pharmacy settlement processing step for performing settlement processing of the invoice of the pharmacy, And a dispensing instruction transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal.

According to the present invention, by reducing the cash handling processing in the medical institution and the pharmacy, it is possible to promote the simplification and efficiency of the work of the medical institution and the pharmacy, and it is also possible to reduce the waiting time of the patient. Produce an effect. Further, according to the present invention, since the prescription data can be sent to the insurance pharmacy desired by the patient, it is possible to receive the prescription data at a desired place and reduce the dispensing waiting time. Thus, according to the present invention, for example, a patient who is visiting a hospital far away from his/her home can return to his/her home immediately after the medical examination. Patients who have been forced to stay around the institution can save accommodation expenses.

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an outline of the window efficiency improving service in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of the window efficiency improving system according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of the function settings of this embodiment. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the function settings of this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of system cooperation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of system cooperation according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the distribution OCR processing of this embodiment. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the accounting payment process of this embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment.

Embodiments of a payment server, a window efficiency improving system, a window efficiency improving method, and a program according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the drawings. The present invention is not limited to this embodiment.

[Outline of the present invention]
The outline of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIG. 1, and then the configuration and processing of the present embodiment will be described in detail. FIG. 1 is a diagram showing an example of an outline of the window efficiency improving service in the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 1, first, in the window efficiency service according to the present embodiment, a push signal or the like is used from a mobile terminal (for example, a smartphone) or a PC, or a telephone, and a user (patient) receives a message. Provides a service for accepting medical examination reservations from medical institutions (step S-1).

In this window efficiency service, when the patient receives the medical treatment at the hospital on the reserved date and time and the medical examination/medical treatment is completed (step S-2), the payment method of the medical treatment fee is changed in advance from cash payment to account transfer, credit card. Or, since the method has been changed to an automatic settlement method using electronic money, etc., a patient is provided with a service that can immediately leave the medical institution upon receiving a prescription without paying the price (step S-3). ).

Here, in this counter efficiency service, the cash settlement method of the medical treatment fee is changed from cash payment to account transfer, credit card, or electronic money etc. Have reduced.

In addition, in this counter efficiency service, it is possible to promote simplification and efficiency of work in accordance with the reduction of cash handling processing in the medical institution. Further, in this counter efficiency service, the waiting time of the patient can be reduced by reviewing the information processing method in addition to the payment method. In addition, in the service of improving the efficiency of the counter, the factoring of the insurance claim by electronic receipt can be linked with the financial institution.

Then, in this window efficiency improving service, the prescription data is sent to the pharmacy (insurance pharmacy) desired by the patient, along with notifying the patient of the automatic medical bill settlement (step S-4). That is, in this counter efficiency service, the patient selects a pharmacy in advance and transmits the prescription data to the selected pharmacy. Here, in this counter efficiency service, the transmission request confirmation of the prescription data may be confirmed to the patient's smartphone or the like.

And in this counter efficiency service, when prescriptions and medicines are exchanged at the pharmacy selected by the patient, automatic payment using drug and dispensing charges, credit card, or electronic money will be performed. After that, the patient is notified of the automatic settlement notification (step S-5), and the process ends.

As a result, in this counter efficiency service, the patient can link the prescription data to the desired insurance pharmacy, and the patient can reduce the dispensing waiting time and receive the drug at the desired place. In addition, in this efficiency-of-contact service, doctors of other medical institutions can provide prescription data browsing (with consent) of patients when prescribing drugs.

This is the end of the outline of the window efficiency improving service in the present embodiment.

[Configuration of this embodiment]
Hereinafter, an example of the configuration of the window efficiency improving system according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. 2, and then the processing and the like of the present embodiment will be described in detail. However, the embodiments described below exemplify a window efficiency system for embodying the technical idea of the present invention, and are not intended to specify the present invention to this window efficiency system. It is equally applicable to the window efficiency system of other embodiments included in the scope of claims.

For example, the form of function distribution in the window efficiency improving system exemplified in the present embodiment is not limited to the following, and is configured by functionally or physically distributing/integrating in arbitrary units within a range in which similar effects and functions can be obtained. can do. FIG. 2 is a hardware configuration diagram showing an example of the configuration of the window efficiency improving system according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 2, the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment enables communication between the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, the pharmacy terminal 400, the user terminal 500, and the cloud 600. Connected and configured.

Here, the communication includes, for example, remote communication such as wired/wireless communication via the network 300. Further, each unit of these window efficiency improving systems is communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path.

[Configuration of medical institution terminal 100]
First, as shown in FIG. 2, the medical institution terminal 100 is roughly configured to include a control unit 102 and a storage unit 106. Here, the medical institution terminal 100 may further include an input/output unit 112 and the like. The medical institution terminal 100 may further include an input/output interface unit (not shown) that connects the input/output unit 112 and the control unit 102.

The medical institution terminal 100 may further include a communication interface unit (not shown), and an external device (for example, the payment server 200, the pharmacy terminal 400, and/or the user) may be provided via the communication interface unit. It may be communicably connected to the terminal 500 or the like). The communication interface unit is an interface connected to a communication device such as an antenna and/or a router connected to a communication line and/or a telephone line, and has a function of performing communication control between the medical institution terminal 100 and the network 300. You may have.

Here, the communication interface unit may be a NIC or the like. Further, these respective units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. The control unit 102 may control the input/output unit 112, the input/output interface unit, and the communication interface unit.

Here, the storage unit 106 stores various databases, tables, and/or files. The storage unit 106 is a storage unit, and can use, for example, a memory such as RAM/ROM, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, and/or an optical disk. The storage unit 106 stores a computer program or the like for giving a command to a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and performing various processes.

Of these components of the storage unit 106, the reservation database 106a stores reservation data in the medical institution of the user (patient). Here, the reservation data includes information about a medical examination date and time, a medical department, a doctor in charge, and/or a medical examination type (for example, a first medical examination, a return medical examination, or a medical examination), and user (patient) information (for example, a medical examination ticket number, Name, date of birth, insurer number, address, telephone number, credit card number and/or account number, etc.).

Further, the receipt database 106b is a receipt storage unit that stores receipt data (electronic receipt) regarding the user's receipt. Here, the receipt may be a statement of medical remuneration (medical remuneration statement) that a medical institution charges an insurer (a municipality, a health insurance association, etc.) for medical treatment received by a user (patient). In addition, the receipt may include fields such as the user's name, insurer number, illness name, medical treatment fee, medical treatment benefit, and dietary/life medical treatment.

Further, the receipt database 106b may store medical treatment remuneration data relating to medical treatment remuneration, which is calculated as consideration for medical treatment including medical treatment received by the user. Here, the medical fee may be an amount calculated based on the medical fee points (for example, medical fee points based on the receipt data). The medical fee data may be data based on the medical fee calculation statement.

The medical record database 106c is a medical record storage unit that stores medical record data (electronic medical record) regarding the user's medical record. Here, the medical record is medical information that is all the events related to the patient that are known during the medical treatment, a medical record that records the progress of the medical treatment, and/or other records related to the medical treatment (test results, surgical findings, radiographs, and /Or nursing records, etc.) may be included. Further, the electronic medical record may include ordering.

Further, the prescription database 106d is a prescription storage unit that stores prescription data regarding a user's prescription. Here, the prescription data includes the user's name, date of birth, consultation ticket number, drug name, dose, usage, dose, date of prescription issuance, period of use, name and location of medical institution, and/or doctor. It may include information about the address and the like.

The input/output unit 112 also inputs/outputs (I/O) data. Here, the input/output unit 112 may be, for example, a key input unit, a touch panel, a control pad (for example, a touch pad, a game pad, or the like), a mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, or the like.

The input/output unit 112 may be a display unit (for example, a display including liquid crystal or organic EL, a monitor, and a touch panel) that displays a display screen of an application or the like. The input/output unit 112 may be a voice output unit (for example, a speaker) that outputs voice information as voice.

In addition, the control unit 102 includes a CPU or the like that totally controls the medical institution terminal 100. The control unit 102 has an internal memory for storing a control program, a program defining various processing procedures and the like, and required data, and performs information processing for executing various processes based on these programs. Here, the control unit 102 roughly includes a bill data creation unit 102a.

The bill data creation unit 102a is a bill data creation unit that creates bill data in a medical institution. Here, the bill data creation unit 102a may create the user's prescription data. Further, the bill data creating unit 102a may transmit the bill data and/or the user's prescription data to the settlement server 200.

In addition, the bill data creation unit 102a receives the medical fee payment statement read via the scanner or the bill data in the medical institution based on the bill, and/or the prescription data of the user based on the prescription read via the scanner. It may be created and sent to the payment server. In addition, the bill data creation unit 102a may create bill data in the medical institution based on the receipt data or the medical treatment fee data.

[Configuration of payment server 200]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the payment server 200 is roughly configured to include a control unit 202 and a storage unit 206. Here, the payment server 200 may further include a communication interface unit (not shown), and an external device (for example, the medical institution terminal 100, the pharmacy terminal 400, and/or the external device) may be provided via the communication interface unit. The user terminal 500, etc.) may be communicatively connected to each other.

The communication interface unit is an interface connected to a communication line and/or a communication device, and may have a function of controlling communication between the payment server 200 and the network 300. Further, the payment server 200 may include an input/output unit (not shown). Further, these respective units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. The control unit 202 may control the input/output unit, the input/output interface unit, and the communication interface unit.

Here, the storage unit 206 stores various databases, tables, and/or files. The storage unit 206 is a storage unit, and can use, for example, a memory, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, and/or an optical disk. The storage unit 206 stores a computer program or the like for giving a command to the CPU to perform various processes.

Among these components of the storage unit 206, the prescription database 206a is a prescription storage unit that stores prescription data regarding a user's prescription.

The bill database 206b is a bill storage unit that stores bill data at a medical institution and/or receipt data at a pharmacy.

The affiliated pharmacy database 206c is a pharmacy storage unit that stores store information of pharmacies. Here, the pharmacy may be a designated pharmacy designated as a store that receives the medication by the user. Further, the pharmacy may be an insurance pharmacy. Further, the pharmacy may be a company that provides the efficiency improvement system of the window and/or an affiliated pharmacy that cooperates with a medical institution or the like.

In addition, the control unit 202 includes a CPU that controls the settlement server 200 as a whole. The control unit 202 has an internal memory for storing a control program, a program defining various processing procedures and the like, and required data, and performs information processing for executing various processes based on these programs. Here, the control unit 202 is roughly classified into a medical institution settlement processing unit 202a, a prescription data transmission unit 202b, a pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c, a dispensing instruction transmission unit 202d, an exchange instruction transmission unit 202e, and another medical institution transmission unit 202f. Equipped with.

The medical institution reimbursement processing unit 202a is a medical institution reimbursement processing unit that performs a reimbursement process for a medical institution bill based on a fee settlement method for a medical institution bill set by the user. Here, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a bills the medical institution based on the bill data in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 and the fee settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user. You may perform the payment processing of the calligraphy.

In addition, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a determines that the bill of the medical institution is less than or equal to a predetermined amount based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution. In this case, when the settlement process is suspended and the sum of the amount of the bill of the medical institution and the amount of the other bill based on the other invoice data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 exceeds the predetermined amount. , Payment processing may be performed.

Further, the bill data in the medical institution may be information created based on the medical fee calculation sheet or the bill read through the scanner. Further, the bill data in the medical institution may be information transmitted via the interface (information gateway 250) constructed between the medical institution terminal 100 and the settlement server 200.

Further, the payment method may be a payment method other than cash payment. Here, the payment method other than cash payment may be any method other than account transfer, bank transfer, debit card, credit card, prepaid card, electronic money, and/or other cash payment. In addition, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a may create bill data in the medical institution based on the receipt data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100.

The prescription data transmitting unit 202b is a prescription data transmitting unit that transmits a dispensing request including the prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 to the pharmacy terminal 400. Here, when the prescription data transmission unit 202b receives from the user terminal 500 a notification that the prescription cannot be exchanged at the pharmacy based on the notification that dispensation is possible, the prescription data transmission unit 202b can exchange another prescription designated by the user included in the exchange not possible notification. The dispensing request including the prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 may be transmitted to the pharmacy terminal 400 of the other pharmacy based on the other pharmacy information regarding.

Further, the prescription data may be information created based on the prescription read via the scanner. The prescription data may be information transmitted via the interface (information gateway 250) constructed between the medical institution terminal 100 and the payment server 200.

Further, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c is a pharmacy settlement processing means that performs settlement processing of the pharmacy invoice based on the fee settlement method for the pharmacy invoice set by the user. Here, when the pharmacy reimbursement processing unit 202c receives, from the pharmacy terminal 400, a dispensation possible notice including invoice data in the pharmacy, the invoice data in the pharmacy and the fee reimbursement method for the invoice in the pharmacy set by the user. Based on the above, the settlement process of the invoice of the pharmacy may be performed.

Further, when the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c receives a dispensation availability notification including invoice data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal 400 and a prescription exchangeable notification in the pharmacy based on the dispensation availability notification from the user terminal 500, The settlement process of the invoice of the pharmacy may be performed based on the invoice data of the pharmacy and the fee settlement method for the invoice of the pharmacy. Further, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a may create bill data in the pharmacy based on the receipt data transmitted from the pharmacy terminal 400.

The dispensing instruction transmitting unit 202d is a dispensing instruction transmitting unit that transmits a dispensing instruction including the settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal 400.

Further, the exchange instruction transmitting unit 202e is an exchange instruction transmitting unit that transmits the prescription exchange instruction at the pharmacy, which includes the settlement processing information, to the user terminal 500.

The other medical institution transmitting unit 202f is another medical institution transmitting unit that transmits the prescription data to another medical institution based on the consent of the user. Here, the other medical institution transmission unit 202f may transmit the medical chart data to another medical institution based on the consent of the user.

[Information gateway 250]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the information gateway 250 is an interface constructed between the medical institution terminal 100 and the payment server 200 or the like. Here, although omitted in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, the information gateway 250 may be configured to include a control unit, a storage unit, and an input/output unit. The information gateway 250 may further include an input/output interface unit (not shown) that connects the input/output unit and the control unit.

Further, the information gateway 250 may further include a communication interface unit (not shown), and external devices (for example, the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, the pharmacy terminal 400, and the like) may be provided via the communication interface unit. Alternatively, it may be communicatively connected to the user terminal 500 or the like). The communication interface unit is an interface connected to a communication line and/or a communication device, and may have a function of controlling communication between the information gateway 250 and the network 300. Further, these respective units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. The control unit may control the input/output unit, the input/output interface unit, and the communication interface unit.

Here, the storage unit stores various databases, tables, and/or files. The storage unit is a storage means, and may be, for example, a memory, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, and/or an optical disk. A computer program or the like for giving a command to the CPU to perform various processes is recorded in the storage unit.

Further, the input/output unit inputs/outputs data. Here, the input/output unit may be, for example, a key input unit, a touch panel, a control pad, a mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, or the like. Further, the input/output unit may be a display unit that displays a display screen. The input/output unit may be a voice output unit that outputs voice information as voice.

Further, the control unit includes a CPU or the like that controls the information gateway 250 as a whole. The control unit has an internal memory for storing a control program, a program that defines various processing procedures and the like, and required data, and performs information processing for executing various processes based on these programs.

[Configuration of pharmacy terminal 400]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pharmacy terminal 400 schematically includes a control unit 402 and a storage unit 406. Here, the pharmacy terminal 400 may further include an input/output unit 412 and the like. Further, the pharmacy terminal 400 may further include an input/output interface unit (not shown) that connects the input/output unit 412 and the control unit 402.

Further, the pharmacy terminal 400 may further include a communication interface unit (not shown), and an external device (for example, the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, and/or the user) may be provided via the communication interface unit. It may be communicably connected to the terminal 500 or the like). The communication interface unit is an interface connected to a communication line and/or a communication device, and may have a function of controlling communication between the pharmacy terminal 400 and the network 300. Further, these respective units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. The control unit 402 may control the input/output unit 412, the input/output interface unit, and the communication interface unit.

Here, the storage unit 406 stores various databases, tables, and/or files. The storage unit 406 is a storage unit, and can use, for example, a memory, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, and/or an optical disk. The storage unit 406 stores a computer program or the like for giving a command to the CPU to perform various processes.

Among the constituent elements of the storage unit 406, the receipt database 406a is a receipt storage unit that stores receipt data (electronic receipt) regarding a user's receipt. Here, the receipt may be a statement of medical remuneration (dispensing remuneration statement) charged to the insurer by the pharmacy in dispensing in a pharmacy. Further, the receipt database 406a may store the dispensing price data regarding the dispensing price calculated as the consideration for the drug or the like received by the user.

The input/output unit 412 inputs/outputs data. Here, the input/output unit 412 may be, for example, a key input unit, a touch panel, a control pad, a mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, or the like. The input/output unit 412 may be a display unit that displays a display screen. The input/output unit 412 may be a voice output unit that outputs voice information as voice.

In addition, the control unit 402 includes a CPU or the like that generally controls the pharmacy terminal 400. The control unit 402 has an internal memory for storing a control program, a program defining various processing procedures and the like, and required data, and performs information processing for executing various processes based on these programs. Here, the control unit 402 roughly includes a dispensing permission/inhibition notifying unit 402a and a dispensing instruction receiving unit 402b.

Dispensing availability notification unit 402a accepts dispensing availability based on the dispensing request transmitted from payment server 200, transmits a dispensing availability notification to settlement server 200 when dispensing is possible, and dispensing disapproval notification when dispensing is not possible. It is a dispensing approval/disapproval notifying means for transmitting to the settlement server 200.

Here, the dispensability notification may include invoice data in the pharmacy. Further, the dispensation availability notification unit 402a may create invoice data at the pharmacy based on the receipt data. Further, the dispensability notification may include receipt data.

The dispensing instruction receiving unit 402b is a dispensing instruction receiving unit that receives the dispensing instruction transmitted from the payment server 200.

[Configuration of user terminal 500]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the user terminal 500 is roughly configured to include a control unit 502 and a storage unit 506. Here, the user terminal 500 may further include an input/output unit 512 and the like. Further, the user terminal 500 may further include an input/output interface unit (not shown) that connects the input/output unit 512 and the control unit 502.

The user terminal 500 may further include a communication interface unit (not shown), and an external device (for example, the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, and/or the pharmacy) may be provided via the communication interface unit. The terminal 400 and the like) may be communicably connected to each other. The communication interface unit is an interface connected to a communication line and/or a communication device, and may have a function of controlling communication between the user terminal 500 and the network 300. Further, these respective units are communicably connected via an arbitrary communication path. The control unit 502 may control the input/output unit 512, the input/output interface unit, and the communication interface unit.

Here, the storage unit 506 stores various databases, tables, and/or files. The storage unit 506 is a storage unit, and can use, for example, a memory, a fixed disk device such as a hard disk, a flexible disk, and/or an optical disk. The storage unit 506 stores a computer program and the like for giving instructions to the CPU and performing various processes.

The input/output unit 512 also inputs/outputs data. Here, the input/output unit 512 may be, for example, a key input unit, a touch panel, a control pad, a mouse, a keyboard, a microphone, or the like. Further, the input/output unit 512 may be a display unit that displays a display screen. The input/output unit 512 may be a voice output unit that outputs voice information as voice.

In addition, the control unit 502 includes a CPU that controls the user terminal 500 as a whole. The control unit 502 has an internal memory for storing a control program, a program defining various processing procedures and the like, and required data, and performs information processing for executing various processes based on these programs. Here, the control unit 502 roughly includes a replacement availability notification unit 502a.

The exchange availability notification unit 502a receives the exchange availability of the prescription at the pharmacy based on the dispensing availability notification transmitted from the payment server 200. If the exchange is possible, the exchange availability notification is transmitted to the payment server 200, and if the exchange is not possible, , An exchange availability notification means for transmitting an exchange disable notification to the settlement server 200. Here, the non-exchangeable notification may include other pharmacy information regarding another pharmacy with which the prescription designated by the user can be exchanged.

[Configuration of cloud 600]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the cloud 600 is roughly configured to include at least a cloud database 606. Here, the cloud 600 is a general cloud service (cloud computing) and may be selected in advance by the user. In addition, in the present embodiment, the cloud 600 may include a control unit.

Here, the cloud database 606 is a storage unit that stores various databases, tables, and/or files, and stores various information transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 or the like, for example.

This is the end of the description of the configuration of the window efficiency improving system according to the present embodiment.

[Processing of this embodiment]
An example of processing executed by the window efficiency improving system having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 16.

[Reception processing]
First, an example of the reception process in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 3, first, when a user (patient) who has made a reservation using the reservation system in advance submits a medical examination ticket to the hospital window (step SA-1), the medical examination staff receives the medical examination ticket. When the medical institution terminal 100 is accessed, the control unit 102 of the medical institution terminal 100 causes the input/output unit 112 to display the visit reservation list (list of scheduled visits by time) stored in the reservation database 106a ( Step SA-2).

Then, the staff of the medical institution checks the medical examination ticket and the visitor reservation list via the input/output unit 112. That is, the reception staff member can receive the medical examination ticket and can confirm the reservation using the medical institution terminal 100 in the scheduled visitor list.

Then, when the staff of the medical institution inputs the medical examination ticket number of the user into the electronic receipt stored in the receipt database 106b through the input/output unit 112, the control unit 102 of the medical institution terminal 100 causes the receipt database 106b and The chart database 106c is updated (step SA-3), and the process is terminated.

In this way, since advance reservations are made using the reservation system, medical institutions can create a list of prospective patients from the reservation system, and can make advance settings such as chart preparation and medical procedure preparation before the patient's visit. It will be possible. Further, in the present embodiment, the reservation system may use an existing system.

Checkout process
Further, an example of the checkout process in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 4, first, when the medical examination staff finishes the examination of the electronic receipt via the input/output unit 112 when the examination of the patient is completed, the control unit of the medical institution terminal 100. 102 updates the electronic receipt (step SB-1).

Then, the staff of the medical institution hands the examination ticket and the prescription to the patient (step SB-2). Here, the patient can receive the medical examination ticket and the prescription, and can return home without waiting for the accounting process.

Then, the invoice data creation unit 102a of the medical institution terminal 100 creates invoice data (invoice details of medical fees) in the medical institution and prescription data of the user, and transmits (transmits) to the settlement server 200 through system cooperation. (Step SB-3).

Then, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a of the settlement server 200 cooperates with the system, and bills in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 and the bill settlement method for the institution bill set by the user ( For example, the payment processing (settlement processing) of the bill of the medical institution is performed based on the account transfer or the like) (step SB-4).

Here, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a determines that the amount of the bill of the medical institution is less than or equal to a predetermined amount based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution. In some cases, the settlement process is suspended, and the sum of the amount of the bill of the medical institution and the amount of the other invoice based on the other invoice data transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 exceeds the predetermined amount. In this case, the settlement process may be performed. That is, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a may perform togging or the like in the case of a small amount payment.

Then, the control unit 202 of the payment server 200 notifies the patient who is the payer of the billing/payment information including the billing details and the payment amount (step SB-5), and ends the process.

[Accounting payment processing (1)]
Further, an example of the accounting payment process in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, the bill data creation unit 102a of the medical institution terminal (receipt computer) 100 creates medical fee data in the medical institution and prescription data of the user based on the electronic medical chart or ordering. , And sends it to the payment server 200 (step SC-1).

Then, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a of the settlement server 200 creates invoice data from the medical treatment remuneration statement based on the medical treatment remuneration data in the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100, and transfers money to the account or credit card. As the withdrawal data, the invoice of the medical institution is settled (step SC-2). Here, for small amount payment, togging or the like may be performed.

Then, the control unit 502 of the user terminal (smartphone or the like) 500 transmits, to the settlement server 200, a delivery instruction to a partner pharmacy (insurance pharmacy) designated by the patient (step SC-3). That is, the patient can instruct the delivery of the prescription to the desired pharmacy from his smartphone. In addition, a patient who does not have a smartphone can instruct to send a prescription from a PC or the like of the medical institution when the medical institution provides the function.

Then, the prescription data transmission unit 202b of the settlement server 200 transmits a dispensing request including the prescription data to the pharmacy terminal 400 of the insurance pharmacy based on the instruction sent from the user terminal 500 to the insurance pharmacy designated by the patient. (Step SC-4).

Then, the dispensing instruction receiving unit 402b of the pharmacy terminal 400 receives the dispensing instruction transmitted from the payment server 200, the insurance pharmacy dispenses the drug, and the patient exchanges the prescription with the dispensed drug (step). SC-5).

Then, the control unit 402 of the pharmacy terminal 400 transmits the billing statement information to the settlement server 200 (step SC-6).

Then, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c of the settlement server 200 creates bill data in the pharmacy based on the receipt data (billing statement information) transmitted from the pharmacy terminal 400, and based on the charge settlement method for the bill of the pharmacy. Then, the settlement process of the invoice of the pharmacy is performed (step SC-7), and the process ends. Here, for small amount payment, togging or the like may be performed. That is, the billing details of the prescription received by the insurance pharmacy are automatically settled by the settlement server 200 on behalf of the storage.

[Dispensing settlement processing]
Further, an example of the dispensing settlement process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 6, the dispensing approval/disapproval notification unit 402 a of the pharmacy terminal 400 responds to the dispensing approval/disapproval based on the dispensing request transmitted from the payment server 200. If the dispensing is approved, the dispensing approval notification is sent to the payment server 200. If the dispensing is not possible, a dispensing prohibition notification is transmitted to the settlement server 200 (step SD-1).

Here, as in the usage screen of the dispensing pharmacy shown in FIG. 6, at the pharmacy terminal 400, the pharmacy staff enters the code of the pharmacy notified by the payment server 200 in the text box of the pharmacy code (displayed simultaneously on the screen), and the prescription. Alternatively, the accepted prescription number may be input in the No text box, and whether or not the drug can be dispensed may be input and transmitted to the payment server 200.

Then, the control unit 202 of the payment server 200 notifies the user terminal 500 of whether or not dispensing is possible, and in the case of “No”, the prescription data transmission unit 202b transfers the prescription data to another pharmacy terminal 400 and “Yes”. In the case of, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c performs automatic settlement (step SD-2).

Then, when the prescription and the drug are exchanged at the dispensing pharmacy, the control unit 402 of the pharmacy terminal 400 transmits the billing data of the dispensing price to the settlement server 200 (step SD-3).

Here, as in the usage screen of the dispensing pharmacy shown in FIG. 6, at the pharmacy terminal 400, the pharmacy staff enters the code of the pharmacy notified by the payment server 200 in the text box of the pharmacy code (displayed at the same time), and the prescription. The accepted prescription number may be input in the No text box, the dispensing price may be input, and the payment may be transmitted to the payment server 200.

Then, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c of the settlement server 200 performs the settlement processing of the pharmacy bill based on the bill data in the pharmacy and the fee settlement method for the pharmacy bill set by the user, and the stored result To the pharmacy terminal 400 (step SD-4), and the process ends.

[Function settings]
Further, an example of function setting in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. 7 and 8 are diagrams showing an example of the function setting of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the function setting between the medical institution terminal 100 and the settlement server 200 of the medical institution which introduces the main window efficiency service, in order to introduce the service, the setting of the medical examination reservation and management system, the medical treatment are set. The system setting including the delivery setting of the remuneration statement data, the receiving setting of the storage result information, the delivery setting of the prescription data, and the setting of the medical examination reservation management system is performed, and the business operation flow for that is constructed.

That is, the medical institution terminal 100 and the settlement server 200, which introduce the present window efficiency service, construct and set the interface function for transmitting the billing detail information from the electronic receipt system, receive the receipt confirmation information based on the billing detail information, and receive the electronic money. Build and set functions to reflect receipt results on receipts, build and set interface functions to transmit prescription data from electronic charts or ordering systems, and set up automatic clearing systems such as account transfers, credit cards or electronic money. May be.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the function setting between the pharmacy terminal 400 of the insurance pharmacy and the settlement server 200, which introduces the counter efficiency improvement service, in order to introduce the service, the function of answering whether or not the prescription received can be dispensed. System setting including setting of delivery information, delivery function of dispensing detailed information of dispensing medication and receiving function of storage result information, and setting of ordering and settlement function for mobile order, and build a business operation flow for that. To do.

That is, the pharmacy terminal 400 and the payment server 200, which introduce the main window efficiency service,
For the received prescription data, set the function of answering whether or not prescription is possible, set the interface function to transmit the billing details information of the prescribed drug, and set up the automatic payment system such as account transfer, credit card or electronic money. Good.

[System cooperation (1)]
Also, an example of system cooperation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example of system cooperation according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 9, in this window efficiency improving system, an information gateway (in-hospital BS system terminal) 250 that serves as an interface with a cloud environment is installed in a hospital, and receipt data (HOPE) stored in the medical institution terminal 100 is stored. /SX-J and other electronic receipts).

Here, in the present contact efficiency system, checkout data, billing amount data, billing detail data, and/or prescription data and the like are transmitted from the medical institution terminal 100 to the cloud environment via the in-hospital BS system terminal 250. Then, payment confirmation data and the like may be transmitted from the cloud environment to the medical institution terminal 100 via the hospital BS system terminal 250.

[System cooperation (Part 2)]
Also, an example of system cooperation in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example of system cooperation according to the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 10, in the present window efficiency system, the invoice and prescription output from the medical institution terminal 100 via the printer are used as invoice amount data, invoice detail data, and prescription data using an in-hospital scanner. May be read and transmitted to the cloud environment as invoice data and prescription data via the hospital BS system terminal 250 that serves as an interface with the cloud environment.

In addition, in the present window efficiency system, the control unit 102 of the medical institution terminal 100 confirms the deposit information, the dispensation availability information, and/or the dispensing price information from the cloud environment via the in-hospital BS system terminal 250. Data may be received as data, or the deposit list output from the hospital BS system terminal 250 may be acquired via the input/output unit 112.

[Accounting payment processing (2)]
Further, an example of the accounting payment process in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 11, first, when the examination of the patient is completed, the medical accounting window prints out the invoice (or medical fee calculation statement) or the receipt and the prescription, and then the invoice or the receipt and the prescription. With a scanner. Then, the information gateway 250 extracts the target data (invoice data, prescription data, etc.) from the scan data and transfers it to the cloud 600 (step SE-1).

Here, the medical accounting window sets the output medical treatment remuneration statement or receipt and the prescription on the scanner, scans, passes the prescription to the patient, and stores the medical treatment remuneration statement or receipt in the patient's holder. Good. If the medical accounting window has separate systems for outputting the medical treatment fee calculation receipt or the receipt and the prescription, the prescription output may be prioritized in order to reduce the waiting time of the patient.

Then, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a of the settlement server 200 uses the bill data transferred to the cloud 600 as account transfer or withdrawal data such as a credit card (step SE-2), and performs bill settlement processing of the medical institution. Perform (step SE-3). Here, for small amount payment, togging or the like may be performed.

Then, the prescription data transmission unit 202b of the payment server 200 acquires the prescription data transferred to the cloud 600 (step SE-4), and based on the instruction to send to the affiliated pharmacy (insurance pharmacy) designated by the patient (step). SE-5), A dispensing request including prescription data is transmitted to the pharmacy terminal 400 of the insurance pharmacy (step SE-6).

Then, when the insurance pharmacy dispenses the drug and the prescription and the dispensed drug are exchanged, the control unit 402 of the pharmacy terminal 400 transmits a drug price notification to the settlement server 200 (step SE-7). ).

Then, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c of the settlement server 200 creates bill data in the pharmacy based on the drug price notification transmitted from the pharmacy terminal 400 (step SE-8), and a fee settlement method for the bill of the pharmacy. Based on, the settlement processing of the invoice of the pharmacy is performed (step SE-9). Here, for small amount payment, togging or the like may be performed.

Then, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c of the settlement server 200 notifies the pharmacy terminal 400 of the storage result (step SE-10), and ends the process. Here, the pharmacy settlement processing unit 202c may send the medical treatment price notification and the drug price notification to the user terminal 500 of the patient.

[Distribution OCR processing]
An example of the distribution OCR processing according to this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing an example of the distribution OCR processing of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 12, in this window efficiency system, the invoice and the prescription are scanned in the hospital, the PDF is recorded in the in-hospital database of the information gateway 250, and the PDF of the service applicant is extracted. , And transfers the extracted PDF to the cloud database 606.

In this window efficiency system, the prescription PDF and the invoice PDF are sorted by OCR, and the SCAN data of the prescription with the tags of the medical institution number and the examination ticket number is stored in the prescription database 206a of the settlement server. , Receives the FAX number of the pharmacy designated by the patient, and sends the prescription PDF of the patient to the designated pharmacy.

On the other hand, in this window efficiency system, the prescription PDF and the bill PDF are sorted by OCR, and the scan data of the bill in which the medical institution number, the examination ticket number and the bill amount are set is used as the bill database of the settlement server. The data is stored in 206b, the account transfer data is created, and the account transfer is performed.

[Accounting payment processing (3)]
Further, an example of the accounting payment process in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the accounting payment process of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the present window efficiency system, the user terminal 500 instructs the control unit (dispensing pharmacy-related application (AP)) 202 of the settlement server 200 to select a pharmacy and transmit a prescription, and to dispense. A detailed inquiry or the like may be transmitted.

Further, in the present window efficiency system, the dispensing pharmacy-related AP 202 may transmit to the user terminal 500 a selection request for another pharmacy when dispensing is not possible, a dispensing billing notice, and a billing statement notice.

Further, in the present window efficiency system, prescription data is transmitted from the dispensing pharmacy-related AP 202 to the pharmacy terminal 400, and the pharmacy terminal 400 informs the dispensing pharmacy-related AP 202 whether or not to dispense, and a billing statement for implementation of the dispensing. Etc. may be transmitted.

Further, the control unit 202 of the payment server 200 creates account transfer data from the medical institution code, the medical examination ticket number, the billed amount and the billing detail data stored in the cloud database 606, and performs the setting and the bank transfer to the bank. The payment result may be reflected and the payment result notification may be transmitted to the medical institution terminal 100.

[Scan processing]
Further, an example of the scanning process in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 14, when the invoice and the prescription are scanned by the scanner of the medical institution, the information gateway 250 acquires the scan data as a PDF with a tag (step SF-1). At the medical institution, the prescription may be given to the patient, and the bill and the like may be stored for each patient.

Then, the information gateway 250 uses the examination ticket number table of the service use applicant to confirm that the examination ticket numbers match (step SF-2).

Then, when the information gateway 250 determines that the medical examination ticket numbers do not match (step SF-2: No), the PDF of the prescription and the invoice is the in-hospital PDF with the tag of the hospital number and the medical examination ticket number. (Step SF-3).

On the other hand, when the information gateway 250 determines that the medical examination ticket numbers match (step SF-2: Yes), the information gateway 250 transmits the PDF with a tag to the cloud 600 (cloud database 606), and further the PDF such as the prescription and the invoice. , Is recorded in each database in the hospital as a PDF with a tag of the hospital number and the examination ticket number (step SF-4), and the process ends.

[Invoice storage processing]
Further, an example of the bill storing process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of this embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 15, first, the control unit 202 of the payment server 200 digitizes the invoice PDF stored in the cloud database 606 as a PDF with the tag of the hospital number and the consultation ticket number by OCR, and then the invoice. The data is stored in the database 206b (step SG-1).

Then, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a of the settlement server 200 creates billing data such as account transfer based on the digitized billing data and the fee settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user. Yes (step SG-2).

Then, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a of the settlement server 200 performs the settlement processing of the bill of the medical institution through the bank or the credit card company using the created billing data (step SG-3).

Then, the medical institution settlement processing unit 202a of the settlement server 200 acquires the storage data from the bank or the credit card company and reflects the storage result in the billing data (step SG-4).

Then, the control unit 202 of the payment server 200 transmits to the user terminal 500 of the patient, a billing statement notifying the billing amount and the settlement method, and a billing statement notice including the prescription explanation PDF (step SG-5), The process ends.

[Prescription transmission processing]
In addition, an example of the prescription transmission process in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 16. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an example of processing in the window efficiency improving system of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 16, first, the system AP 202 of the payment server 200 digitizes the invoice PDF stored in the cloud database 606 by OCR as a PDF with the tag of the hospital number and the consultation ticket number, and then invoice database. The data is stored in 206b (step SH-1).

Then, the system AP 202 of the settlement server 200 selects a pharmacy based on the store information stored in the affiliated pharmacy database 206c based on the pharmacy designated by the user (step SH-2).

Then, the system AP 202 of the settlement server 200 selects the prescription data of the patient (step SH-3), and sends a delivery instruction (FAX instruction) to the designated pharmacy to the cloud 600 (step SH-4).

Then, the cloud 600 acquires the recorded prescription PDF and transmits a dispensing request including the prescription PDF, the bill PDF for notifying the billing amount and the settlement method, and the prescription explanation (instruction) PDF to the pharmacy terminal 400. (Step SH-5).

Then, the control unit 402 of the pharmacy terminal 400 transmits a prescription approval/disapproval notification to the settlement server 200 (step SH-6).

When the bill data is transmitted to the settlement server 200 by the control unit 402 of the pharmacy terminal 400 (step SH-7), the system AP 202 of the settlement server 200 stores the bill data of the pharmacy in the bill database 206b. (Step SH-8), the process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the scanned invoice and prescription may be recorded in the in-hospital DB as a PDF with tags of the hospital number and the examination ticket number. Further, in the present embodiment, the PDF of the invoice and the prescription of the system user may be extracted from the invoice data and the prescription data recorded in the in-hospital DB, and the extracted PDF may be transferred to the cloud DB 606.

Further, in the present embodiment, the cloud 600 may record the transferred PDF for each type in the cloud database 606 and convert the bill PDF by OCR. Further, in the present embodiment, the billing details to the patient may be confirmed and the billing details may be notified to the patient.

In addition, in the present embodiment, billing data such as account transfer may be created from the data in the bill database 206b, and the storage may be set in a bank or a credit card company. Further, in the present embodiment, the storage result of account transfer or credit card payment may be received and the result may be set in the billing data of the cloud database 606.

Further, in the present embodiment, the storage result data may be set from the cloud database 606 to the bill data in the in-hospital DB. Further, in the present embodiment, in the in-hospital DB, data received may be linked to the electronic receipt, and if the electronic receipt cannot be linked, work support such as a payment confirmation list that can be used for manual input You may print the form.

Further, in the present embodiment, the patient can search for a pharmacy with his or her smartphone and can give an instruction to fax the prescription to the pharmacy. In addition, in the present embodiment, it is possible to reply from the PC or smartphone whether or not the prescription can be dispensed by the pharmacy from the patient.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a response that the dispensing is not possible is received, the patient is notified of that fact, the pharmacy is searched again, and a transfer instruction may be received. The payment server 200 may be notified from a PC or smartphone to entrust the storage such as account transfer. Further, in the present embodiment, the payment server 200 sets the bill for the drug price received from the pharmacy in the cloud database 606, creates account transfer data, and notifies the instructed patient (requester) of the billed amount. You may.

Further, in the present embodiment, the account transfer result may be reflected in the billing data recorded in the cloud database 606. Further, in the present embodiment, the data in which the accommodation result is reflected for each patient may be aggregated for each hospital and/or each pharmacy, and the accommodation result may be notified to each.

Further, in the present embodiment, it is possible to create a list of billing details and storage results for each of the hospital and the pharmacy, and create aggregate data such as a total table. Further, in the present embodiment, the patient can confirm the details of payment of his/her own medical expenses, medicine charges, and/or other medical-related expenses from the AP of the settlement server 200.

This is the end of the description of the processing of the window efficiency improving system according to the present embodiment.

[Other Embodiments]
Now, although the embodiments of the present invention have been described so far, the present invention can be carried out in various different embodiments within the scope of the technical idea described in the claims other than the above-described embodiments. It's good.

For example, the case where the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, the information gateway 250, the pharmacy terminal 400, and the user terminal 500 perform processing in a stand-alone form has been described as an example, but each device is a client terminal (medical device). Processing is performed in response to a request from the institution terminal 100, the settlement server 200, the pharmacy terminal 400, the information gateway 250, and the user terminal 500), and the processing result is returned to the client terminal. You may do it.

Further, of the processes described in the embodiments, all or part of the processes described as being automatically performed may be manually performed, or all of the processes described as manually performed. Alternatively, a part thereof can be automatically performed by a known method.

In addition, unless otherwise specified, the processing procedures, control procedures, specific names, information including parameters such as registered data and search conditions for each processing, screen examples, and database configuration shown in the above documents and drawings are excluded. Can be changed arbitrarily.

Further, regarding the medical institution terminal 100, the settlement server 200, the information gateway 250, the pharmacy terminal 400, the user terminal 500, and the cloud 600, the respective constituent elements shown in the drawings are functional and conceptual, and are not necessarily physically illustrated. It does not need to be configured as described above.

For example, all or any part of the processing functions of the respective devices, particularly the respective processing functions performed by the control unit 102, the control unit 202, the control unit 402, and the control unit 502, may be partially or partially CPU (Central Processing). Unit) and a program that is interpreted and executed by the CPU, or may be realized as hardware by a wired logic. The program is recorded in a non-transitory computer-readable recording medium containing programmed instructions for causing a computer to execute the method according to the present invention, which will be described later. Read mechanically. That is, the storage unit 106 such as a ROM or a hard disk drive (HDD), the storage unit 206, the storage unit 406, and the storage unit 506 give instructions to the CPU in cooperation with an OS (Operating System), and perform various operations. A computer program for performing processing is recorded. This computer program is executed by being loaded in the RAM, and constitutes a control unit in cooperation with the CPU.

Further, this computer program may be stored in an application program server connected to each device via an arbitrary network 300, and it is possible to download all or part of the computer program as necessary. ..

Further, the program according to the present invention may be stored in a computer-readable recording medium, or may be configured as a program product. Here, the "recording medium" means a memory card, a USB memory, an SD card, a flexible disk, a magneto-optical disk, a ROM, an EPROM, an EEPROM (registered trademark), a CD-ROM, an MO, a DVD, and a Blu-ray. (Registered trademark) It includes any "portable physical medium" such as Disc.

The "program" is a data processing method described in any language or description method, and may have any format such as source code or binary code. The “program” is not necessarily limited to a single configuration, but may be configured in a distributed manner as a plurality of modules or libraries, or in cooperation with a separate program represented by an OS (Operating System). Including those that achieve the function. It should be noted that known configurations and procedures can be used for a specific configuration for reading the recording medium in each device shown in the embodiments, a reading procedure, an installation procedure after reading, and the like.

The storage unit 106, the storage unit 206, the storage unit 406, the storage unit 506, and various databases stored in the cloud database 606 include memory devices such as RAM and ROM, fixed disk devices such as hard disks, flexible disks, and Is a storage means such as an optical disc, and stores various programs, tables, databases, files for web pages, and the like used for various processes and website provision.

Further, the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, the information gateway 250, the pharmacy terminal 400, the user terminal 500, and the cloud 600 may be configured as an information processing device such as a known personal computer or workstation. Alternatively, any peripheral device may be connected to the information processing device. Further, the medical institution terminal 100, the payment server 200, the information gateway 250, the pharmacy terminal 400, the user terminal 500, and the cloud 600 include software (programs, data, etc.) that causes the information processing apparatus to implement the method of the present invention. ) May be implemented.

Furthermore, the specific form of the distribution/integration of the devices is not limited to that shown in the drawings, and all or a part of the devices may be functionally or physically united in arbitrary units according to various additions or functional loads. Can be distributed and integrated. That is, the above-described embodiments may be implemented in any combination, or the embodiments may be selectively implemented.

As described in detail above, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a settlement server, a window efficiency improving system, a window efficiency improving method, and a program capable of reducing the waiting time after consultation, and accounting. It is extremely useful in various fields such as processing fields.

100 medical institution terminal 102 control unit 102a bill data creation unit 106 storage unit 106a reservation database 106b receipt database 106c medical chart database 106d prescription database 112 input/output unit 200 settlement server 202 control unit 202a medical institution settlement processing unit 202b prescription data transmission unit 202c Pharmacy settlement processing unit 202d Dispensing instruction transmitting unit 202e Exchange instruction transmitting unit 202f Other medical institution transmitting unit 206 Storage unit 206a Prescription database 206b Invoice database 206c Partnership pharmacy database 250 Information gateway 300 Network 400 Pharmacy terminal 402 Control unit 402a Dispensing availability notification unit 402b Dispensing instruction receiving unit 406 Storage unit 406a Recept database 412 Input/output unit 500 User terminal 502 Control unit 502a Exchangeability notification unit 506 Storage unit 512 Input/output unit 600 Cloud 606 Cloud database

Claims (22)

A medical institution settlement process for performing a bill settlement process of the medical institution based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal in the medical institution and the fee settlement method for the institution bill set by the user. Means and
Prescription data transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal,
When receiving a dispensation availability notification including invoice data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal, and receiving a prescription exchangeable notification in the pharmacy based on the dispensation availability notification from the user terminal, the invoice data in the pharmacy, and A pharmacy settlement processing means for performing settlement processing of the pharmacy invoice based on a fee settlement method for the pharmacy invoice set by the user,
Dispensing instruction transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal,
A payment server, comprising: In the payment server according to claim 1,
The pharmacy is
A settlement server, which is a designated pharmacy designated as a store for receiving the medicine by the user. In the payment server according to claim 1 or 2,
An exchange instruction transmitting unit that transmits an instruction to exchange the prescription at the pharmacy, including the settlement processing information to the user terminal,
A payment server, further comprising: In the payment server according to claim 1,
The prescription data transmission means,
When receiving the notification that the prescription cannot be exchanged at the pharmacy based on the notification that the drug can be dispensed from the user terminal, other pharmacy information regarding another pharmacy that can exchange the prescription specified by the user included in the notification that the drug is not exchangeable. Based on the above, the settlement server including the prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal is transmitted to the pharmacy terminal of the other pharmacy. The payment server according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
The medical institution settlement processing means,
Based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution, when the amount of the bill of the medical institution is less than or equal to a predetermined amount, the settlement process is suspended. If the sum of the amount of the bill of the medical institution and the amount of the bill of the other medical institution based on the other bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal exceeds the predetermined amount, A payment server characterized by performing a settlement process. In the payment server according to claim 1 or 2,
Bill data in the medical institution,
It is information created based on the medical treatment fee calculation sheet read through the scanner or the bill of the medical institution,
The prescription data is
A payment server, which is information created based on the prescription read via the scanner. The payment server according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
Bill data in the medical institution,
Furthermore, it is information transmitted via an interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the payment server,
The prescription data is
Furthermore, the settlement server, which is information transmitted via the interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the settlement server. The payment server according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
The dispensing request is
A settlement server, which includes generic drug designation information relating to designation of a drug by the user or original drug designation information. The payment server according to any one of claims 1 to 8,
Other medical institution transmitting means for transmitting the prescription data to another medical institution based on the consent of the user,
A payment server, further comprising: The payment server according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
The charge settlement method is
A settlement server characterized by a payment method other than cash payment. The payment server is
A medical institution settlement process for performing a bill settlement process of the medical institution based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal in the medical institution and the fee settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user. Means and
Prescription data transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal,
When receiving a dispensation possible notification including invoice data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal, and receiving a prescription exchangeable notification in the pharmacy based on the dispensability notification from the user terminal, the invoice data in the pharmacy, and A pharmacy settlement processing means for performing settlement processing of the pharmacy invoice based on a fee settlement method for the pharmacy invoice set by the user,
Dispensing instruction transmitting means for transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal,
Equipped with
The user terminal is
Based on the notification of dispensability sent from the payment server, acceptance of whether or not the prescription can be exchanged at the pharmacy, if the exchange is possible, the exchangeable notification is transmitted to the payment server, and if the exchange is not possible, exchange is not possible. Exchange availability notification means for sending a notification to the settlement server,
Equipped with
The medical institution terminal,
Bill data creating means for creating bill data in the medical institution and/or the prescription data of the user and transmitting the bill data to the settlement server;
Equipped with
The pharmacy terminal is
Based on the dispensing request transmitted from the settlement server, acceptance of dispensing propriety is accepted, if dispensing is possible, the dispensing availability notification including bill data in the pharmacy is transmitted to the settlement server, and if dispensing is not possible, dispensing Dispensing availability notification means for transmitting a disapproval notification to the settlement server,
Dispensing instruction receiving means for receiving the dispensing instruction transmitted from the settlement server,
A window counter efficiency system that is equipped with. In the window efficiency improving system according to claim 11,
The pharmacy is
A window efficiency improving system, which is a designated pharmacy designated as a store for receiving the medicine by the user. In the window efficiency improving system according to claim 11 or 12,
The payment server is
An exchange instruction transmitting unit that transmits an instruction to exchange the prescription at the pharmacy, including the settlement processing information to the user terminal,
A window efficiency system that is characterized by further comprising In the window efficiency improving system according to claim 11,
The non-exchangeable notification is
Including other pharmacy information regarding other prescription-exchangeable pharmacies specified by the user,
The prescription data transmission means,
A window efficiency improving system, characterized in that the dispensing request including the prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal is transmitted to the pharmacy terminal of the other pharmacy based on the other pharmacy information. In the window efficiency improving system according to any one of claims 11 to 14,
The medical institution settlement processing means,
Based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal and the charge settlement method for the bill of the medical institution, when the amount of the bill of the medical institution is less than or equal to a predetermined amount, the settlement process is suspended. If the sum of the amount of the bill of the medical institution and the amount of the bill of the other medical institution based on the other bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal exceeds the predetermined amount, A window efficiency system that features a settlement process. In the window efficiency improving system according to claim 11 or 12,
The bill data creating means,
Create a medical fee payment statement read via a scanner or bill data in the medical institution based on the bill of the medical institution, and/or the prescription data of the user based on the prescription read via the scanner Then, the system for improving the efficiency of the counter is characterized by transmitting the information to the settlement server. The window efficiency improving system according to any one of claims 11 to 16,
Bill data in the medical institution,
Furthermore, it is information transmitted via an interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the payment server,
The prescription data is
Further, the window efficiency improving system, which is information transmitted via the interface constructed between the medical institution terminal and the settlement server. The window efficiency improving system according to any one of claims 11 to 17,
The dispensing request is
A contact point efficiency improvement system, characterized in that it includes generic drug designation information relating to drug designation by the user or original drug designation information. The window efficiency improving system according to any one of claims 11 to 18,
The payment server is
Other medical institution transmitting means for transmitting the prescription data to another medical institution based on the consent of the user,
A window efficiency system that is characterized by further comprising The window efficiency improving system according to any one of claims 11 to 19,
The charge settlement method is
A counter efficiency system characterized by a payment method other than cash payment. A method for improving the efficiency of a counter for causing a payment server equipped with a control unit to execute,
To be executed by the control unit,
A medical institution settlement process for performing a settlement process of the bill of the medical institution based on the bill data of the medical institution transmitted from the medical institution terminal and the fee settlement method for the bill of the medical institution set by the user. Steps,
A prescription data transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal,
When receiving a dispensation availability notification including invoice data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal, and receiving a prescription exchangeable notification in the pharmacy based on the dispensation availability notification from the user terminal, the invoice data in the pharmacy, and A pharmacy settlement processing step of performing settlement processing of the pharmacy invoice based on a fee settlement method for the pharmacy invoice set by the user,
A dispensing instruction transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal,
A method for improving the efficiency of a counter, including: A medical institution settlement process for performing a bill settlement process of the medical institution based on the bill data transmitted from the medical institution terminal in the medical institution and the fee settlement method for the institution bill set by the user. Steps,
A prescription data transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing request including prescription data transmitted from the medical institution terminal to a pharmacy terminal,
When receiving a dispensation availability notification including invoice data in the pharmacy from the pharmacy terminal, and receiving a prescription exchangeable notification in the pharmacy based on the dispensation availability notification from the user terminal, the invoice data in the pharmacy, and A pharmacy settlement processing step of performing settlement processing of the pharmacy invoice based on a fee settlement method for the pharmacy invoice set by the user,
A dispensing instruction transmitting step of transmitting a dispensing instruction including settlement processing information to the pharmacy terminal,
A program that causes a computer to execute.