Patient matching is the process of determining whether two or more records represent the same patient. This is often done by comparing demographic information, such as name, date of birth, gender, and address. There are a number of challenges associated with patient matching, including the fact that patients may use different names or nicknames, and … Read more
The American Health Care Act of 2017, also known as Trumpcare, is a proposed healthcare reform bill that was introduced by the Republican Party in the United States House of Representatives on March 6, 2017. The bill would repeal and replace the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare. The AHCA … Read more
A medical body area network (MBAN) is a network of wearable devices and sensors that monitor and transmit patient data. The MBAN is part of the growing field of healthcare IT, which uses technology to improve patient care. The MBAN can be used to monitor a patient’s vital signs, such as heart rate and blood … Read more
The Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) is a nationwide system of electronic health records (EHRs) used by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). VistA is one of the largest and most complex EHR systems in the world, serving over 9 million veterans at more than 1,700 VA facilities. Is the VA … Read more
An insurance claim is a request for payment that is made by an insured individual to an insurance company. The insurance company then reviews the claim to determine if it is covered under the terms of the policy. If the claim is covered, the insurance company will pay out the benefits as specified in the … Read more
A Health Indicator Warehouse (HIW) is a type of data warehouse that is used to store and analyze healthcare data. Healthcare data includes information on patients, providers, and health outcomes. HIWs are used to support decision making in healthcare organizations. HIWs typically use data from multiple sources, including electronic health records, claims data, and clinical … Read more
An electronic medical record (EMR) is a digital version of a patient’s medical history, that is maintained by the provider. An EMR contains all of the pertinent medical information about a patient, including diagnoses, medications, allergies, immunizations, lab results, and radiology reports. EMRs are maintained by providers in order to improve patient care and communication … Read more
A CT scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses special X-ray equipment to create detailed pictures, or scans, of areas inside the body. CT scans are often used to diagnose problems with the bones, muscles, fat, and blood vessels. They can also be used to check for problems with organs, such as the liver, … Read more
The National Health Service (NHS) is a publicly funded healthcare system in the United Kingdom. It is the largest and oldest single-payer healthcare system in the world. The NHS provides comprehensive healthcare services to all residents of the UK, including primary care, hospital care, dental care, and prescriptions. The NHS is mostly funded through general … Read more
Telehealth is the use of electronic information and telecommunications technologies to support long-distance clinical health care, patient and professional health-related education, public health and health administration. Technologies include videoconferencing, the internet, store-and-forward imaging, streaming media, and terrestrial and wireless communications. What are the 4 types of telehealth? The four types of telehealth are: 1. Live … Read more
