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DictionarySeemessagingelectronic data interchange
electronic data interchange (application, communications)(EDI) The exchange ofstandardised document forms between computer systems forbusiness use. EDI is part of electronic commerce.
EDI is most often used between different companies ("tradingpartners") and uses some variation of the ANSI X12standard (USA) or EDIFACT (UN sponsored global standard).
[Electronic Commerce Dictionary].electronic data interchange
messaging The use of structured electronic messages or email to transfer lab results, prescriptions, etc., from one computer system or setting to another.electronic data interchange Informatics A standard transmission format for 'secure' bidirectional flow of information between health care providers and reimbursement agencies/entities and other health care providers. See Telemedicine. e·lec·tron·ic da·ta in·ter·change (EDI) (ĕ-lek-tron'ik dā'tă in'tĕr-chānj) In health care information services, provision of patients' data in a format useable to both sender and receiver. electronic data interchange
Electronic data interchange (EDI)The direct exchange of information electronically, from one firm's computer to another firm's computer in a structured format.Electronic Data InterchangeA strictly structured form of business-to-business communication. Electronic data interchange involves the transfer of formal documents, such as orders, invoices, and even checks. Companies provide EDI services to more than 80,000 clients, but the system receives significant competition from various services offered over the Internet.electronic data interchange (EDI) an interactive COMMUNICATION system which enables two firms to exchange business documents using standard electronic forms and COMPUTERS linked through a service provider e.g. electronic links between suppliers and retailers allowing purchase orders, packing lists, delivery notices, invoices and remittance advices, as well as self-billing by retailers. EDI is often a faster, cheaper and more reliable means of exchanging information than traditional paper-based exchanges. See INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, MASS CUSTOMIZATION.AcronymsSeeEDINT |