Key terms and definitions
Below are definitions of some important terms and acronyms used in this chapter.
AES Advanced Encryption Standard.
Customer A HIPAA Covered Entity (for example, a healthcare institution or healthcare provider) using the Service to access End-User Data.
EHR An Electronic Health Record system used by health institutions and clinicians to store and display medical records.
Encryption Key A symmetric key used to encrypt and decrypt data.
End User A Health app user using the Feature to share End-User Data with a Provider.
End-User Data End-User Health app data transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed in connection with Health app data Share with Provider.
Health app data Share with Provider This term includes the following:
Feature: The mobile app feature on iPhone and iPad that enables End Users to share Health app data with Providers.
Health Sharing Cloud: The server platform that powers Health app data Share with Provider, designed to address HIPAA regulatory requirements when End-User Data is transmitted, stored, or otherwise processed in connection with the HIPAA Covered Services.
Service: The integration between the Feature, Health Sharing Cloud, and Web Application used to access End-User Data.
Web Application: The SMART on FHIR web application accessed by Providers to view End-User Data.
HIPAA The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and its implementing regulations.
HIPAA Covered Services The Health app data Share with Provider services defined in Attachment A.
PHI Protected Health Information as defined under HIPAA.
Provider A provider of medical or healthcare services (for example, a doctor or nurse) using the Service to access End-User Data shared with a Customer.
TLS Transport Layer Security.
Vendor A technology company providing an EHR or FHIR API platform.