healthcareis
The term healthcareis, used in discussions of health informatics, describes the integrated set of practices, systems, and data infrastructures that support modern health care delivery.
It refers to the convergence of clinical care, administration, and public health through digital technology, data
The term is not widely standardized and may be used differently in different contexts, but it often
Core components include electronic health records, health information exchanges, interoperability standards such as HL7 and FHIR,
Key objectives include improving care coordination, reducing duplication and errors, enabling population health management, supporting research,
Benefits commonly cited are more timely access to data, better care coordination, and potential cost savings,
Challenges include achieving interoperability, ensuring privacy and security, managing data quality, financing and implementing systems, and
Policy, governance, and regulation influence implementation, including data governance frameworks and privacy laws in different regions.
See also: health informatics, electronic health records, telemedicine, data privacy.