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Interface - Computer program that tells two different systems how to exchange data Interoperability - The ability of two entities, human or machine, to exchange and predictably use data or information while retaining the original meaning of that data Integration - The process by which different information systems are able to exchange data in a fashion that is seamless to the end user Standardized terminology - The implementation of this within the EHR is essential for healthcare organizations to meet the criteria of meaningful use? Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine- Clinical Terms (SNOMED-CT) - A globally recognized, controlled healthcare vocabulary that provides a common language for electronic health applications to exchange data Continuity of Care Record (CCR) - A record that provides a snapshot of a person's current healthcare to a provider who does not have direct access to the EHR; intended to improve continuity and reduce errors Data Mining - A process that uses software to look for hidden patterns and relationships in large data sets Audit Trails - Software used for detecting security violations, performance problems, and flaws in applications by recording activity by users and systems HITECH Act (Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health - The Act that authorized incentive payments for early EHR adopters and led to the development of Meaningful Use criteria Culture of Informatics - Defined as a vision to develop policies, funding, infrastructure, and education to instill knowledge and skills needed by all healthcare executives, clinicians, and informatics T's, and the tools to gather and analyze amassed data