| Acknowledgement (ACK) | A response indicating a message was successfully received and processed. |
| Admission, Discharge, and Transfer (ADT) | Notifications when a patient is admitted, discharged, or transferred from a care facility. |
| Agile Development | An iterative approach to software development focused on collaboration, flexibility, and incorporating feedback throughout the development process. Encouraged for platform development. |
| API (Application Programming Interface) | A set of protocols, routines, and tools that enables different healthcare systems to communicate with each other by exchanging data. APIs allow developers to integrate the AI platform with other systems. |
| API key | A unique identifier used to authenticate access to an API. |
| Applicability Statement 2 (AS2) | A messaging standard used for EDI transmissions between healthcare organizations. |
| Backfill | The process of importing historical patient data into a system. |
| Business associate | An entity that works with or performs services involving PHI for a covered entity. |
| Business Associate Agreement (BAA) | A HIPAA agreement between a covered entity and a business associate for protecting PHI. |
| Business-to-Business (B2B) | Electronic exchange of data between businesses instead of between businesses and consumers. Used for EDI. |
| Cardiology-specific Picture Archiving and Communications System (CPACS) | A PACS system designed specifically for cardiology departments. |
| CDS Hooks (Clinical Decision Support Hooks) | A standard for creating plug-and-play CDS (clinical decision support) that can be integrated with EHRs and other health IT systems. |
| CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) | Automating the integration and delivery of source code changes to the software application and infrastructure. Allows for frequent AI model updates. |
| Clinical Document Architecture (CDA) | An HL7 standard for exchanging clinical documents such as discharge summaries. |
| Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) | A software system used to manage clinical trials. |
| CMS (Content Management System) | A software application used to manage digital content on the AI platform, including documentation, blogs, tutorials etc. Developers can use the CMS to contribute and manage documentation. |
| Config | Short for configuration. The settings and parameters for connecting interfaces. |
| Config library | A collection of interface configurations that can be reused. |
| Consolidated-Clinical Document Architecture (C-CDA) | An HL7 document standard that consolidates CCD and CDA standards. |
| Container Orchestration | Automated deployment, scaling and management of software containers. Enables developers to deploy containerized apps on the platform. |
| Continuity of Care Document (CCD) | An XML-based standard for sharing patient summary clinical documents. |
| Continuity of Care Record (CCR) | An earlier XML-based patient health summary exchange standard predating CCD. |
| Covered entity | Healthcare providers, health plans, and healthcare clearinghouses subject to HIPAA regulations. |
| Cross-Community Access (XCA) | IHE profile enabling security-based sharing of health information across communities. |
| Cross-Community Patient Discovery (XCPD) | IHE profile for locating patient health records across communities. |
| Cross-enterprise Document Sharing (XDS) | IHE profiles for sharing documents between healthcare enterprises. |
| Data model | An abstract model representing datasets, entities, attributes and relationships. |
| Data on demand | Providing healthcare data to authorized systems upon request rather than routinely. |
| Data Protection Officer (DPO) | An individual responsible for overseeing data protection strategy and compliance. |
| Detailed Financial Transaction (DFT) | HIPAA transaction for submitting detailed financial information. |
| Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine (DICOM) | Standard for handling, storing and transmitting medical images. |
| Docker | An open platform that allows developers to package an application with all its dependencies into a standardized unit for software development. Docker is used to containerize and deploy AI models and applications on the platform. |
| Document Management System (DMS) | Centralized system used to store, manage and track electronic documents. |
| EHR (Electronic Health Record) | Digital versions of patient health information including medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, immunization dates, allergies etc. The platform integrates with EHR systems via APIs. |
| Electronic Data Capture (EDC) | Digital collection of clinical trial data rather than using paper. |
| Electronic Health Information Exchange (HIE) | Enables healthcare providers to share patient health information electronically. |
| Electronic Health Record (EHR) | Digital record of patient health information from one healthcare organization. |
| Electronic Medical Record (EMR) | Digital record of patient health information from one medical practice. |
| Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI) | PHI stored or transmitted electronically. |
| Enterprise Master Patient Index (EMPI) | Database of patients registered across affiliated healthcare facilities. |
| Episode | A patient's specific course of treatment for a health issue. |
| Extensible Markup Language (XML) | Markup language used to format FHIR and other healthcare interoperability standards. |
| Extract, Transfer, Load (ETL) | Process of extracting data from one source and loading it into another target system. |
| FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) | A standard for exchanging electronic health records focusing on ease of implementation and interoperability. |
| File Transfer Protocol (FTP) | Standard network protocol used for transferring files over the internet. |
| Filters | Criteria to selectively include or exclude data being exchanged. |
| First-in, first-out (FIFO) | Method of data handling where oldest entries are processed first. |
| GUI (Graphical User Interface) | Visual representations of the AI platform that enable users to interact with the system using images, icons and menus. Developers can build custom GUIs. |
| Health Information Service Provider (HISP) | Organizations that facilitate directed secure exchange of health information. |
| HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) | US legislation that provides data privacy and security provisions for safeguarding medical information. |
| History and Physical (H\&P) | Preliminary patient examination report. |
| History of Present Illness (HPI) | Overview of a patient's health leading up to diagnosis. |
| HL7 (Health Level Seven) | A set of international standards for transfer of clinical and administrative data between software applications used by healthcare providers. |
| Hospital Information Management (HIM) | Responsible for maintaining health records and governing health information. |
| HyperText Transfer Protocol (HTTP) | Core protocol of the world wide web for transmitting hypertext documents. |
| ICD (International Classification of Diseases) | A standard diagnostic tool used to classify and code all diseases, disorders, symptoms and procedures recorded in conjunction with healthcare. |
| Inpatient | A patient formally admitted to a hospital or facility for treatment. |
| Integration of Healthcare Enterprise International (IHE) | Initiative promoting standards-based interoperability. |
| International Organization for Standardization (ISO) | International organization that publishes standards including those for healthcare. |
| Internet of Things (IoT) | Network of physical objects with embedded technology to connect and exchange data. Used in healthcare. |
| Interoperability (I14Y) | Ability of systems and organizations to exchange information and use it. |
| ISO 27001 / ISO 27002 | Standards for information security management systems. |
| JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) | Open standard data format often used as an alternative to XML. |
| JSON Web Key Set (JWKS) | A set of keys containing the public keys used to verify any JSON Web Token (JWT) issued by the Authorization Server and signed using the RS256 signing algorithm. |
| JSON Web Token (JWT) | An open standard (RFC 7519) that defines a compact and self-contained way for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object |
| Kickoff | Initial meeting to launch a new project or initiative. |
| Lab Information System (LIS) | Manages data and operations for medical laboratory testing and procedures. |
| LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) | A database and universal standard for identifying medical laboratory observations. Used for electronic exchange of clinical health information. |
| Meaningful Use (MU) | CMS EHR incentive program promoting use of certified EHR technology. |
| Medical Document Management (MDM) | System for digitally capturing, storing and accessing medical documents. |
| Medical Record Number (MRN) | Unique number assigned to identify a patient's medical record. |
| Medication Administration Record (MAR) | Report of medications administered to a patient. |
| Message | A structured digital transmission between systems. Messages follow standards like HL7. |
| MPI (Master Patient Index) | A database that maintains consistent and accurate information on each patient registered by a healthcare provider. |
| Normalization | Process of organizing data to reduce redundancy and dependencies. |
| OAuth (Open Authorization) | An open standard for access delegation, commonly used for healthcare APIs to provide secure access. |
| Observation Result (ORU) | HL7 message type used to send test results. |
| Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) | Government entity that oversees health IT policies and standards. |
| Open Database Connectivity (ODBC) | Standard API for accessing database management systems. |
| Outpatient | Patient receiving ambulatory care at a hospital facility without being admitted. |
| Patient Demographics Query (PDQ) | IHE transaction for querying patient demographic data. |
| PHI (Protected Health Information) | Any information that can be linked to an individual related to their healthcare. PHI is protected under HIPAA. |
| Physical Exam (PE) | Hands-on patient examination by a clinician. |
| Picture Archiving and Communications System (PACS) | Medical imaging technology system to securely store and digitally transmit images. |
| Polling | Periodic checking for new data from another system. |
| Radiology Information System (RIS) | Manages radiology imaging orders and associated data. |
| RBAC (Role Based Access Control)RBAC (Role Based Access Control) | Restricts platform access based on user roles. Developers are granted access to resources they need. |
| Referral | Process of directing a patient to another provider or facility for care. |
| Release of Information (ROI) | Formal request from patient to release their health records. |
| Representational State Transfer (REST) | Architectural style for building scalable web APIs. |
| REST API | API based on REST architecture that uses HTTP requests to GET, PUT, POST and DELETE data. Used for integration with healthcare systems. |
| Review of Systems (ROS) | Overview of all the patient's bodily systems during an exam. |
| Scheduling Information Unsolicited (SIU) | ADT message type for appointment scheduling updates. |
| Schema | Structural representation of different data types in a database. Accurate schemas optimize data interoperability. |
| Scrum | An agile framework that emphasizes iterative development, flexibility and productivity through set intervals called sprints. Recommended for new developers. |
| SDK (Software Development Kit) | A collection of software tools that enable developers to build applications that integrate with the AI platform. Contains code, APIs, documentation etc. |
| Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) | Network protocol that adds encryption to standard FTP for secure transfers. |
| Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) | Protocol for exchanging structured information via web services. |
| Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) | Facility providing skilled nursing care outside of a hospital. |
| Slug | Short label for something containing only letters, numbers, underscores or hyphens. |
| The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) | The federal agency that administers Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs. |
| Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) | Core internet network protocol that enables reliable data exchange. |
| U.S. Core Data Interoperability (USCDI) | Standardized health data set for interoperable exchange. |
| U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) | Government’s principal agency for healthcare oversight. |
| Webhooks | Automated messages sent in response to events on the platform. Allow developers to build event-driven apps. |
| X12 | ANSI standard format for electronic transmission of business transactions like claims. |