See: electronic claims processor (ECP) .
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electronic commerce (EC)
Electronic transmission of business information.
electronic content and records management (ECRM)
Merging of electronic content management and electronic records management functionality.
electronic data interchange (EDI)
Process by which understandable data items are sent back and forth via computer linkages between two or more entities that function alternatively as sender and receiver. Common examples for medical billing that use the X12 format are insurance claims, quality assurance reviews, utilization data, and certifications. See also Accredited Standards Committee X12 (ASC X12) .
Electronic Data Interchange for Administration, Commerce and Transport (EDIFACT)
United Nations rules for EDIFACT comprise a set of internationally agreed on standards, directories, and guidelines for computer-to-computer electronic interchange of data. It provides a forum and basis for development of international standards.
ELECTRONIC DATA PROCESSING (EDP)
Standard property insurance policies exclude many of the perils associated with losses involving software and data processing hardware. These include electrical disturbances and changes in temperature or humidity. Moreover, the coverage for software is limited to the replacement of blank tapes or CDs and business interruption is limited to 60 days.Purchase of an Electronic Data Processing (EDP) policy can fill these coverage gaps. Most policies include coverage for electrical surges, mechanical breakdown, and changes in temperature and humidity. Extra expense and business interruption due to a halt in data processing is also available.
Electronic Data Processing (EDP) Coverage
Specialized type of insurance designed to cover computer equipment, data systems, information storage media and expenses or income loss related to EDP losses.
Electronic data processing coverage (Property Insurance)
Insurance that covers computers, data systems, and income lost due to loss of electronic data processing capability.
Electronic discovery (e-discovery)
To gather and use evidence in legal proceedings that complement traditional methods such as photocopies, printouts, and digital images of patient medical records.
electronic document management (EDM)
Handling of a document in an electronic format by capturing, indexing, and storing it.