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1. HIPPA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Sites that enable patients and caregivers to become empowered to gain self-care and coping skillsA federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

2. Consultations

A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Sites that enable patients and caregivers to become empowered to gain self-care and coping skillsA federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

3. Tele-surgery

Sites that enable patients and caregivers to become empowered to gain self-care and coping skillsA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

4. Web-based e-health patient service sites

Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.Sites that enable patients and caregivers to become empowered to gain self-care and coping skillsA federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

5. Two-way video (cyber)

A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAATelecommunication technologies wherein two or more remote locations communicate by simultaneous two-way video and audio transmissions.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

6. Cost Efficiencies

The producing of good results without costing a great deal of moneyCompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

7. Medical education

A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.Learning connected to the practice of being a medical practitionerA federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAA

8. Tele-monitoring

Continuing evaluation of a condition by sensors affixed to patients, which emit signals that are ported wirelessly to a chief station wherein irregularities will trigger responses by healthcare professionals.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

9. Tele-radiology

The transmission of CT scans, X-rays, and MRIs.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAA

10. Kiosks

A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA small structure that provides information and services on a computer screenCompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

11. Tele-pathology

The transmitting of pathology image slides for analytical and diagnostic meetings.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAA

12. Primary care and specialist referral services

A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Services when a primary care physician and specialists refer patients to one another for additional medical services. Some referrals need to be approved by insurance companies before referred patients may see the needed doctor.

13. Vitaphone

A tool patients can hold up to their chests for the purpose of recording an electrocardiogram (ECG), which can be transmitted to a medical doctor or facility. This tool has four sensor buttons, as well as a GPS signal to locate the patient. The signal can be utilized to locate patients.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

14. Mobile health (mhealth)

Providing healthcare services through mobile communication devicesA federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

15. Capacity

Resources available to conduct the work. In other words, capacity is the number of pieces of medical tools available multiplied by the staff hours available to run the equipmentCompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

16. Tele-counseling

A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Counseling performed through video technology or the telephone.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

17. Remote healthcare

Services provided through video technology, or telephone to treat and/or support patients' needs.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

18. Monitoring center links

Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Services that monitor the health of individuals in a remote manner

19. Electronic medical records (EMR)

A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A digital version of the traditional paper-based medical record for an individual. The EMR represents a medical record within a single facility, such as a doctor's office or a clinicCompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

20. Networked programs

Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A grouping of systems that interrelate and provide patients' electronic medical records. May also serve as biorepositories.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAA

21. Tele-dermatology

A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAThe remote assessment of digital images of a patient's skin by specialists.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

22. Remote Patient Monitoring

A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAAlso called homecare telehealth, is a type of ambulatory healthcare that allows a patient to use a mobile medical device to perform a routine test and send the test data to a healthcare professional in realtime.

23. Face-to-Face

A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.Within each other's sight or presence, met and talked for an in person consultationA meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

24. Patient Demand

A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAAAll the requests and referrals that arrive from each and every source and the number of resources (i.e., equipment time, staff time, and room time) needed.Completing surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.

25. Special interest group (SIG)

A team or group of individuals or an organization seeking or receiving special rewards, characteristically via political lobbying.A federal law enacted in 1996 that protects continuity of health coverage when a person changes or loses a job, that limits health-plan exclusions for preexisting medical conditions, require that patients' medical information be kept private and secure, standardizes electronic transactions involving health information, and permits tax deduction of health insurance premiums by the self-employed—abbreviation HIPAACompleting surgery at a remote location with the use of a robot.A meeting in which someone (such as a doctor or lawyer) talks to a person about a problem, question or etc.

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