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ambi-: Both, besides, around, about
2.
bi-: Two, double
3.
brady-: Slow
4.
con-: With, together
5.
endo-: Within, inner
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meso-: Middle
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micro-: Small
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multi-: Many, much
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nulli-: None
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para-: Beside, alongside, abnormal
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peri-: Around
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poly-: Many, much, excessive
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Privacy officer, privacy official (PO): An individual designated to help the provider remain in compliance by settings policies and procedures in place, and by training and managing the staff reguarding HIPAA and the patient's rights.
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Priviledged information: Data related to the treatment and progress of the patient that can be released only when written authorization of the patient or guardian is obtained.
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Protected health information (PHI): Any data that identifies an individual and describes his or her status, age, sex, ethnicity, or other demographic characteristics, whether or not that information is stored or transmitted electronically.
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quadri-: Four
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Security officer: a person who protects the computer and networking systems within the practice and implements protocols such as password assignment, backup procedures, firewalls, virus protection, and contingency planning for emergencies.
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semi-: Half
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State preemption: Complex technical issues not within the scope of the health care provider's role.
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sub-: Below, under, beneath
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tachy-: Fast
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Transaction: The transmission of information between two parties to carry out financial or administrative activities related to healthcare.
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tri-: Three
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uni-: One
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Use: The sharing, employment, application, utilization, examination, or analysis of individually identifiable health information within an organization that holds such information.