A method and a system for providing bed availability information via a computer network are provided. A healthcare facility, such as a nursing home, a retirement home or any other type of healthcare or extended care resource, may provide bed availability and/or service information and other types of...http://www.google.com/patents/US20040128168?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20040128168 - Method and a system for effecting transfer of a patient from a hospital via a computer network