SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REDUCING COSTS FOR OBTAINING MEDICAL SERVICES AND GOODS

摘要

Computer implemented methods and systems for reducing costs for medical goods or services. In accordance with an embodiment, a host system maintains service provider information which includes, for each of a plurality of medical imaging service providers within a payor's network, a list of medical imaging services that are provided by the service provider and a corresponding fee charged for each of the medical imaging services. In response to receiving an order, from a referrer, for a recommended medical imaging service, the system automatically generates bids, for performing the recommended medical imaging service, on behalf of service providers that are capable of performing the recommended medical imaging service. Such bids are automatically generated based on the maintained service provider information. The system also selects at least one bid. Where more than one bid is selected, a patient can be given the option of making the final selection.