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: Health app data Share with Provider.
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.