Asked by Kendrra White on Jun 05, 2024

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Which organization has defined the terms electronic medical record and electronic health record?

A) HIPAA
B) HITECH
C) NAHIT
D) ARRA
E) GINA

Electronic Health Record

Digital version of patients' paper charts, allowing real-time, patient-centered records accessible instantly and securely to authorized users in the healthcare system.

Electronic Medical Record

A digital version of a patient's paper chart, making health information available instantly and securely to authorized users.

HIPAA

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; a US law designed to provide privacy standards to protect patients' medical records and other health information.

  • Understand the role of organizations in defining standards and terminologies in EHRs.
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Kaitlyn MillerJun 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The National Alliance for Health Information Technology (NAHIT) has defined the terms electronic medical record (EMR) and electronic health record (EHR), distinguishing between the two in terms of scope and functionality.