A guide to understanding key terms and concepts
Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare
The use of algorithms and machine learning to analyze health data and assist in decision-making processes.
Data Governance
The policies, procedures, and practices that ensure data is accurate, accessible, and secure throughout its life cycle.
Data Interoperability
Different health systems or technologies can easily share and understand each other’s information. This helps doctors, hospitals, and clinics work together by ensuring they can access the same patient data, even if they use different systems. For example, if a patient sees multiple doctors, their health information can be shared between those doctors smoothly and securely, making healthcare more coordinated and efficient.
Data Privacy
Protecting personal health data from unauthorized access or use, ensuring individuals’ rights are respected.
Electronic Health Records (EHR)
Digital versions of patients’ paper charts that contain a patient’s health history, diagnoses, treatment plans, and more.
Health Data
Information related to an individual’s health, including medical records, test results, treatment history, and more.
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