APA Dictionary of Psychology

the use of digital tools, software, and telecommunication systems to collect, store, manage, and exchange health-related information among patients, clinicians, and health systems. Examples include electronic health records (EHRs), patient portals, mobile health apps, telemedicine platforms, wearable devices that track vital signs, clinical decision support systems, and population health management software. Health information technology supports care coordination, remote monitoring, data-driven decision-making, and improved patient engagement, while also raising considerations for privacy, interoperability, and equitable access.