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Glossary of Terms
This glossary provides definitions for key terms, acronyms, and concepts used throughout the VIP Community. Whether you're new to healthcare interoperability or need a quick reference, this resource will help you navigate discussions, documentation, and technical materials with confidence.
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COMPACT Act
A law that provides Veterans in acute suicidal crisis with access to free emergency healthcare, regardless of their enrollment in the VA system.
EHR
Electronic Health Record. A digital version of a patient's medical history maintained by a single provider or practice, focusing on individual patient care.
EMR
Electronic Medical Record. A record limited to a single provider's practice that does not facilitate data sharing with other healthcare organizations.
Enterprise Health Record
A comprehensive digital record that integrates patient information across multiple healthcare organizations.
HIE
Health Information Exchange.
HIN
Health Information Network.
HL7
Health Level Seven.
JLV
Joint Legacy Viewer (display only, VA and DoD).
MISSION Act
Public Law 115-182. Allows VA to convert to an opt-out model, enabling VA to share Veteran health information without requiring a VA signature.
ONC
Office of the National Coordinator. Now known as ASTP, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy.
PACT Act
A law that expands VA healthcare and benefits for Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances.
QHIN
Qualified Health Information Network.
TEFCA
Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement.
USCDI
United States Core Data for Interoperability.