Health Information Technology
/ˈhɛlθ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/
Definitions
- (n.) The field involving the design, development, use, and regulation of electronic systems and software for managing health information in compliance with legal standards.
Health information technology plays a crucial role in protecting patient data under HIPAA regulations.
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Commentary
Focus often lies on regulatory compliance and patient data confidentiality when discussing health information technology in legal contexts.
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