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 least2 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.
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Definition
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How it is Used in Health Care
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Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
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Electronic medical record
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Electronic health record
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Computerized provider order entry system
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Unique patient identifier
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Protected health information
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
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Covered entities
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Health information exchange
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Telehealth
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Telemedicine
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Meaningful Use
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