Health Analytics
Health analytics is the practice of collecting, analyzing, and interpreting healthcare-related data to support clinical decisions, streamline operations, and improve population health outcomes. It combines data science, statistics, and healthcare expertise to transform raw data into actionable insights. How Health…
Health Data
Health data refers to any information related to an individual's medical history, conditions, treatments, and health outcomes. It is collected by various entities – including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and public health agencies – and is essential for delivering care,…
Health Information Exchange (HIE)
Health Information Exchange (HIE) is the electronic sharing of health-related data among healthcare organizations in accordance with nationally recognized standards. It enables providers, patients, labs, pharmacies, and other stakeholders to access and share critical medical information in real time. The…
Healthcare Integration
Healthcare integration is the process of aligning healthcare services, systems, technologies, and teams to deliver more coordinated, efficient, and patient-centered care. By improving communication and collaboration across different care settings, integration supports better clinical outcomes, streamlined operations, and lower costs.…
Healthcare IT
Healthcare IT, or health information technology, refers to the use of digital systems and tools to manage, store, and exchange health information. It encompasses a broad range of technologies – from electronic health records (EHRs) and telemedicine platforms to mobile…
HIPAA
HIPAA stands for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, a federal law enacted in 1996 to protect the privacy and security of individuals' health information. It sets national standards for how healthcare providers, health plans, and related entities must…
HL7
HL7, short for Health Level Seven, is a set of international standards for the exchange, integration, sharing, and retrieval of electronic health information. Developed by the HL7 International organization – an ANSI-accredited, not-for-profit standards body – these specifications enable interoperability…
