HIT TERMINOLOGY EXAM
HIT - application of technology in the healthcare industry for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing
health information
PHR - electronic record of health and medical information which can be maintained by the client
HITECH - Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, promotes and expands health
information technology and electronic health records by healthcare providers
EHR - broad view of patient care that is a digital version of a paper chart that makes information available
EMR - digital versions of charts with patient information inside of individual practices
CMS - Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, administers medicare and works with state governments to
administer medicaid
Meaningful use - the utilization of certified EHR technology to improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety in
the health care system
HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, national standards to protect sensitive patient
health information disclosure
Privacy Rule - A national standard to protect a patient's medical record and health information
HIT - application of technology in the healthcare industry for the purpose of storing, retrieving, and sharing
health information
PHR - electronic record of health and medical information which can be maintained by the client
HITECH - Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act, promotes and expands health
information technology and electronic health records by healthcare providers
EHR - broad view of patient care that is a digital version of a paper chart that makes information available
EMR - digital versions of charts with patient information inside of individual practices
CMS - Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services, administers medicare and works with state governments to
administer medicaid
Meaningful use - the utilization of certified EHR technology to improve quality, efficiency, and patient safety in
the health care system
HIPAA - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, national standards to protect sensitive patient
health information disclosure
Privacy Rule - A national standard to protect a patient's medical record and health information
