Glossary
Important terms to understand our solutions for the Israeli healthcare system. Learn about digital prescriptions, FHIR, HL7, HIPAA and more.
Digital Prescription
A medical prescription created, signed, and transmitted digitally between a healthcare provider and pharmacy, replacing traditional paper prescriptions.
Electronic Prescribing
The process of creating and transmitting prescriptions electronically using computer-based systems instead of handwritten prescriptions.
Prescription Routing
The process of directing prescriptions to the appropriate pharmacy or pharmacy network based on patient preference, insurance coverage, or clinical requirements.
Medication Management
Comprehensive approach to optimizing medication use, including prescribing, dispensing, administration, and monitoring of medications.
Prescription Fulfillment
The complete process of processing, dispensing, and delivering prescribed medications to patients.
Medication Reconciliation
The process of creating an accurate list of all medications a patient is taking and comparing it with the current medication orders.
Medication Adherence
The extent to which patients take medications as prescribed by their healthcare providers.
Refill Automation
Automated system for managing prescription refills, including reminders, authorization, and processing.
Drug Utilization Review
Systematic review of prescription drug use to ensure appropriate, safe, and cost-effective medication therapy.
Drug–Drug Interaction
A situation where one drug affects the activity of another drug when both are administered together.
Medication Safety & Quality
Comprehensive approach to preventing medication errors and ensuring high-quality medication therapy.
Clinical Decision Support
Health information technology systems designed to assist healthcare providers in making clinical decisions.
Medication Safety Check
Automated verification process that screens prescriptions for potential safety issues before dispensing.
Allergy Screening
Process of checking patient allergies against prescribed medications to prevent allergic reactions.
Therapeutic Substitution
The practice of replacing a prescribed medication with a therapeutically equivalent alternative medication.
Formulary Management
The process of developing and maintaining a list of preferred medications covered by an insurance plan or healthcare organization.
Prior Authorization
Process requiring healthcare provider approval before certain medications can be covered by insurance.
High-Risk Medication Alert
Automated warning system that alerts healthcare providers when prescribing high-risk medications.
Contraindication Warning
Alert system that warns when a medication should not be used due to patient-specific conditions or factors.
Duplicate Therapy Check
System that identifies when a patient is prescribed multiple medications with the same or similar therapeutic effects.
Controlled Substance Monitoring
System for tracking and monitoring prescriptions of controlled substances to prevent abuse and ensure compliance.
Price & Benefit Transparency
Providing clear information about medication costs, insurance coverage, and out-of-pocket expenses to patients and providers.
Real-Time Benefit Check
Instant verification of medication coverage, costs, and alternatives at the point of prescribing.
Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimate
Calculation of the actual amount a patient will pay for a medication after insurance coverage.
Drug Price Transparency
Making medication pricing information readily available and understandable to patients and healthcare providers.
Pharmacy Benefit Management
Administration of prescription drug benefits on behalf of health plans and employers.
Cost-Effective Alternative
A medication option that provides similar therapeutic benefits at a lower cost.
Medication Affordability Pathway
Systematic approach to identifying and accessing affordable medication options for patients.
Insurance Coverage Verification
Process of confirming a patient's insurance coverage and benefits for prescribed medications.
Benefit Eligibility Check
Verification that a patient is eligible for insurance benefits and that a medication is covered under their plan.
Preferred Drug List
List of medications that are preferred and typically have lower copays under an insurance plan.
Copay Optimization
Process of identifying medications with the lowest copays for patients based on their insurance coverage.
HL7
Health Level Seven International - standards organization that develops frameworks and standards for health information exchange.
FHIR - Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources
Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources - a standard for exchanging healthcare information electronically.
FHIR API
Application Programming Interface based on FHIR standards for accessing and exchanging healthcare data.
EHR Integration
Connecting prescription and medication management systems with Electronic Health Record systems.
PBM Integration
Connecting prescription systems with Pharmacy Benefit Manager systems for real-time benefit checks and formulary management.
Pharmacy System Integration
Connecting prescription systems with pharmacy management systems for seamless prescription transmission and processing.
Healthcare Interoperability
The ability of different healthcare systems and applications to communicate, exchange data, and use shared information.
Healthcare Data Exchange
The secure transfer of health information between different healthcare systems, providers, and organizations.
Clinical Workflow Engine
Technology that automates and optimizes clinical processes and workflows in healthcare settings.
Digital Health Infrastructure
The underlying technology systems, platforms, and networks that support digital health services and applications.
AI-Driven Safety Screening
Artificial intelligence systems that automatically screen prescriptions for safety issues and potential risks.
Predictive Adherence Modeling
Using machine learning and data analytics to predict which patients are at risk for medication non-adherence.
AI Clinical Insights
Artificial intelligence systems that analyze clinical data to provide actionable insights for healthcare providers.
Intelligent Routing Engine
AI-powered system that optimizes prescription routing based on multiple factors including cost, convenience, and clinical needs.
Automated Care Coordination
Technology that automates communication and coordination between different healthcare providers and systems.
Natural Language Processing
AI technology that enables computers to understand, interpret, and generate human language in healthcare contexts.
Machine Learning Model
Algorithmic models that learn from data to make predictions or decisions in healthcare applications.
Healthcare Automation
Use of technology to automate repetitive tasks and processes in healthcare delivery and administration.
Data Quality Validation
Processes and systems that ensure healthcare data is accurate, complete, and consistent.
Clinical Risk Stratification
Process of categorizing patients based on their risk levels for adverse outcomes or healthcare needs.
CloudHSM
CloudHSM is a cloud-based hardware security module service that provides dedicated HSM instances for cryptographic key management and digital signing in the cloud.
Compounded Preparations
Compounded preparations are custom-mixed medications prepared by pharmacists to meet specific patient needs when commercially available products are unsuitable.
Compounding Pharmacy
A compounding pharmacy specializes in preparing custom-formulated medications tailored to individual patient needs under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.
DEA Registration
DEA registration is the mandatory federal registration required for healthcare practitioners and facilities to prescribe, dispense, or handle controlled substances.
DR-107
DR-107 is the Israeli Ministry of Health regulation governing digital prescriptions, defining standards for electronic creation, signing, and transmission of prescriptions.
EPCS
Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) is a DEA requirement enabling practitioners to write and transmit prescriptions for Schedule II-V drugs electronically.
Electronic Signature in Healthcare
Electronic signatures in healthcare provide legally binding authentication for prescriptions, clinical documents, and consent forms using cryptographic technology.
Form 29C
Form 29C is the Israeli institutional drug approval form used by hospitals and healthcare facilities for authorizing the use of specific medications for individual patients.
HIPAA Compliance
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient health information in the United States.
Hardware Security Module
A Hardware Security Module (HSM) is a dedicated cryptographic processor that safeguards digital keys and performs encryption and digital signing operations in a tamper-resistant environment.
Healthcare API
A Healthcare API is an application programming interface that enables secure data exchange and integration between healthcare systems, applications, and services.
Healthcare SDK
A Healthcare SDK (Software Development Kit) provides pre-built components, APIs, and tools that enable developers to integrate clinical and prescription functionality into applications.
Medication Catalog
A medication catalog is a centralized, structured database of drug information including names, formulations, dosages, and clinical attributes used by prescribing and pharmacy systems.
NCPDP SCRIPT
NCPDP SCRIPT is the national standard for electronically transmitting prescription data between prescribers, pharmacies, and payers in the United States.
NDC Code
The National Drug Code (NDC) is a unique 10- or 11-digit identifier assigned to each medication product in the United States, covering labeler, product, and package information.
Opioid Management
Opioid management encompasses the clinical systems, monitoring tools, and regulatory controls used to ensure safe prescribing and dispensing of opioid medications.
Pharmacy Management System
A pharmacy management system is comprehensive software that handles all operational aspects of a pharmacy, including prescription processing, inventory, dispensing, and regulatory compliance.
RxNorm
RxNorm is a standardized nomenclature system maintained by the NLM that provides normalized names and unique identifiers for clinical drugs and drug delivery devices.
SNOMED CT
SNOMED CT (Systematized Nomenclature of Medicine - Clinical Terms) is the most comprehensive clinical terminology standard used for encoding clinical information in electronic health records.
Telehealth Prescribing
Telehealth prescribing enables healthcare providers to evaluate patients remotely and issue electronic prescriptions during virtual consultations.
Webhook Integration
Webhook integration enables real-time, event-driven notifications between healthcare systems by sending automated HTTP callbacks when specific events occur.
White Label Healthcare Platform
A white-label healthcare platform is a fully built health technology solution that organizations can rebrand and customize as their own product.
Every Medication Workflow. Connected.
Formidable develops the systems that let healthcare organizations prescribe, sign, harmonize, and dispense — digitally and compliantly. From electronic prescriptions to FHIR interoperability, we turn complex workflows into production-ready software.