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The MedicalRecords.com glossary covers medical records terminology, healthcare IT acronyms, insurance terms, clinical vocabulary, regulatory terms (HIPAA, HITECH), and EHR/EMR industry definitions. It is designed for patients, healthcare professionals, and technology buyers seeking clear explanations.

What does EMR stand for in healthcare?

EMR stands for Electronic Medical Record. It is a digital version of the paper charts kept in a clinician's office, containing a patient's medical and treatment history from a single practice. Unlike EHRs (Electronic Health Records), EMRs are not typically designed to share information outside the practice.

What is HIPAA and why does it matter for medical records?

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that establishes standards to protect sensitive patient health information. Under HIPAA, patients have the right to access and obtain copies of their medical records, and covered entities must respond to records requests within 30 days.

What is the difference between an EHR and an EMR?

An EMR (Electronic Medical Record) is a digital record used within a single practice. An EHR (Electronic Health Record) is designed to be shared across multiple healthcare settings — different physicians, hospitals, labs, and specialists — giving a broader view of a patient's care history.

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Fairfield County Implants and Periodontics, LLC data breach in CT affecting 10,502 individuals. Reported 2022-04-19.

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Family Christian Health Center data breach in IL affecting 12,500 individuals. Reported 2025-04-30.

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Family Health Care, Inc Data Breach (2022)

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Family Health Care, Inc data breach in KS affecting 33,619 individuals. Reported 2022-05-24.

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Family Health Center Data Breach (2024)

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Family Health Center data breach in MI affecting 33,240 individuals. Reported 2024-03-24.

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Family Healthcare Center data breach in ND affecting 6,457 individuals. Reported 2024-01-11.

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Family Vision of Anderson, P.A. Data Breach (2023)

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Family Vision of Anderson, P.A. data breach in SC affecting 62,631 individuals. Reported 2023-07-25.

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Fieldtex Products, Inc. Data Breach (2025)

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Fieldtex Products, Inc. data breach in NY affecting 104,071 individuals. Reported 2025-12-12.

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Financial Asset Management Systems ("FAMS") Data Breach (2023)

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Financial Asset Management Systems ("FAMS") data breach in GA affecting 164,796 individuals. Reported 2023-11-04.

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Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC Data Breach (2024)

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Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC data breach in DC affecting 11,535 individuals. Reported 2024-01-05.

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Fitzgibbon Hospital data breach in MO affecting 112,072 individuals. Reported 2022-12-30.

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Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. dba Tampa General Hospital Data Breach (2023)

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Florida Health Sciences Center, Inc. dba Tampa General Hospital data breach in FL affecting 2,430,920 individuals. Reported 2023-07-28.

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Fort Wayne Medical Education Program Data Breach (2025)

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Fort Wayne Medical Education Program data breach in IN affecting 28,502 individuals. Reported 2025-03-06.

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Foundcare, Inc. Data Breach (2022)

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Foundcare, Inc. data breach in FL affecting 14,194 individuals. Reported 2022-12-16.

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Founder Project Rx, Inc. Data Breach (2023)

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Founder Project Rx, Inc. data breach in TX affecting 30,836 individuals. Reported 2023-09-15.

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Foursquare Healthcare, Ltd. Data Breach (2023)

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Foursquare Healthcare, Ltd. data breach in TX affecting 10,890 individuals. Reported 2023-11-27.

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Frank Eye Center, P.A. Data Breach (2022)

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Frank Eye Center, P.A. data breach in KS affecting 26,333 individuals. Reported 2022-04-29.

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center Data Breach (2023)

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Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center data breach in WA affecting 890,959 individuals. Reported 2023-12-22.

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Frederick Health Data Breach (2025)

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Frederick Health data breach in MD affecting 934,326 individuals. Reported 2025-03-28.

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Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC Data Breach (2023)

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Fredericksburg Foot & Ankle Center, PLC data breach in VA affecting 14,912 individuals. Reported 2023-10-25.

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Fyzical Acquisition Holdings, LLC Data Breach (2025)

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Fyzical Acquisition Holdings, LLC data breach in FL affecting 43,045 individuals. Reported 2025-03-21.

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