METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SECURE OVERSEAS PAYMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE AND OTHER COSTS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

摘要

Methods, systems, and computer program products for the coordination of payment of medical goods and/or services of patients in developing countries by relatives of those individuals living abroad, such as in the diaspora of particular cultures or nationalities. The methods and systems are implemented using a global database application on a networked computing platform comprising one more machines selected from the group consisting of personal computers, desktop computers, laptop computers, message processors, hand-held devices, multi-processor systems, microprocessor-based consumer electronics, programmable consumer electronics, network computers, minicomputers, mainframe computers, portable tablet devices, mobile telephones, personal digital assistants (PDAs), video game consoles, and portable media players. Payments for goods and services can be effected using a mobile wallet or other payment software/application known in the art using a mobile electronic device such as a message processor, hand-held device, portable tablet device, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), or portable media player.