Glossary

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2FA

2FA

Two-factor authentication - A security method that requires two forms of identification to access resources and data.

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API

API

Application Programming Interface - How apps work together

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C-CDA

C-CDA

An XML-based markup standard for exchanging health information. All certified electronic health records must use C-CDA to export medical data.

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DHIT

Dynamic FHIR API

The Dynamic FHIR® API makes health information broadly available using FHIR®, a set of clinical interoperability resources under the umbrella of the HL7 standards organization. Dynamic FHIR® API can be implemented as a stand-alone product or as part of the DHIT suite of applications. The API provides leading edge interoperability and meets ONC EHR Certification requirements 170.315(g)(7, 9) and (g)(10) Bulk FHIR (Flat FHIR).

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EHR

EHR

Electronic health record

EPCS

EPCS

Electronic prescriptions for controlled substances

eRx

eRx

E-prescribing

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HIPAA

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

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PDMP

PDMP

Prescription drug monitoring program

Provider Patient Access

Provider Patient Access

2023/2024 Promoting Interoperability Measure: Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information:For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient-authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician ensures the patient's health information is available for the patient (or patient-authorized representative) to access using any application of their choice that is configured to meet the technical specifications of the Application Programing Interface (API) in the MIPS eligible clinician's certified electronic health record technology (CEHRT).

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RxNorm

RxNorm

RxNorm is a standardized naming system for drugs and a tool that helps systems that use different drug terminologies communicate with each other. The National Library of Medicine (NLM) produces RxNorm.

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Sig

Sig

Directions for patients to follow on how to take their medication. The pharmacist prints the sig on the medication label.

SSO

SSO

Single sign-on - An authentication method that allows a user to log in to multiple applications and websites with one set of credentials.