Nha Cmaa Exam Study Guide

Electronic Health Record (EHR) - a computerized lifelong health care record for an individual that incorporates data from providers who treat the individual Protected Health Information (PHI) - Any information about health status, provision of health care, or payment for health care that can be linked to an individual. This is interpreted rather broadly and includes any part of a patient's medical record or payment history. advance directive (living will) - document specifying the type of care wanted by the maker in the event of an incapacitating or terminal illness Electronic Medical Record (EMR) - An electronic record of health-related information about an individual that can be created, gathered, managed, and consulted by authorized clinicians and staff within a single healthcare organization. invoice - A form describing the goods or services sold, the quantity, and the price HIPAA 1996 - improve portability and continuity of health coverage in the group and individual markets Combat waste, fraud, and abuse in health insurance and delivery Promote use of medical saving accounts Improve access to long term care services and coverage Simplify the administration of health insurance Maintain patient confidentiality certified mail - First-class mail that also gives the mail added protection by offering insurance, tracking, and return receipt options. Screening system - Procedures to prioritize the urgency of a call to determine when the patient should be seen. Template - A predesigned presentation. Matrix - A grid wit