HCS/483 Health Care Information Systems Terms

Health Care Information Systems Terms

HCS/483 Version 7

 

 

 

 

University of Phoenix Material

 

Health Care Information Systems Terms

 

Define the following terms. Your definitions must be in your own words; do not copy them from the textbook.

 

After you define each term, describe in 40 to 60 words the health care setting in which each term would be applied. Include at least 2 research sources to support your position—one from the University Library and the other from the textbook. Cite your sources in the References section according to APA guidelines.

 

Term

Definition

How it is Used in Health Care

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)

   

Electronic medical record

   

Electronic health record

   

Computerized provider order entry system

   

Unique patient identifier

   

Protected health information

   

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

   

Covered entities

   

Health information exchange

   

Telehealth

   

Telemedicine

   

Meaningful Use

   

 

 

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