Health Information Technology

/ˈhɛlθ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Forms

  • health information technology

Commentary

Focus often lies on regulatory compliance and patient data confidentiality when discussing health information technology in legal contexts.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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