Medical Informatics Ch 1

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to medical informatics and health information technology as outlined in the lecture notes.

Medical Informatics

The application of information technology to health care.

Clinical Informatics

A subset of medical informatics focused on the use of computer systems in direct patient care.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)

A U.S. law aimed at promoting economic recovery that includes provisions for health information technology.

HITECH Act

The Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health Act that promotes the adoption of electronic health records.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

A digital version of a patient's medical history that belongs to one healthcare organization.

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

A comprehensive digital record of patient health information shared across different healthcare organizations.

Interoperability

The ability of different computer systems to communicate and exchange information.

eHealth Exchange

A network for sharing health information among providers, formerly known as the Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN).

Telemedicine

The delivery of healthcare services via telecommunications technology.

Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS)

A program that replaced Meaningful Use, focusing on quality outcomes rather than quantity in Medicare reimbursements.

Health Information Technology (HIT)

An umbrella term encompassing the electronic exchange of health information to improve patient care.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 that sets standards for the protection of health information.

Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS)

Systems used to manage digital medical images.

ICD-10

The International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, maintained by WHO, allowing for detailed coding of diseases and health conditions.

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)

A set of medical codes used to report medical, surgical, and diagnostic services.

Claim Form CMS-1500

The most commonly used claim form used by healthcare providers to bill Medicare and other health insurance programs.

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

A comprehensive health care reform law aimed at providing affordable health insurance coverage.