Master Patient
Index (MPI)
• A list of all known patients in an area, activity or organization.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
• A system for classifying all providers of health care services,
supplies, and equipment covered under the Health Insurance Portability
and Accountability Act of 1996 HIPAA.
Nationwide Health Information Network (NHIN)
• An interoperable, network based on standards that is across
the nation and enables the secure exchange of heath information.
Non-Repudiation
• The process of confirming proof of information delivery to
the sender and proof of sender identity to the recipient.
Notice of Privacy Practices or Privacy Notice
• The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of
1996 (HIPAA) Privacy Rule requires that all covered health plans,
healthcare clearinghouses, or healthcare providers give patients a
document that explains their privacy practices and how information
about the patients’ medical records may be shared.
Opt-in/Opt-out
• Patients or consumers adding or removing themselves.
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