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-Retrieves and transfers radiology images and diagnostic information.

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DICOM (Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine) is a standard protocol used for the communication and transfer of medical imaging such as radiology images.

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 HIPAA transactions (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) refers to the electronic transactions of healthcare information, such as claims and payment information, between covered entities.

Note: The other abbreviations are used in healthcare information technology but are not related to the retrieval and transfer of radiology images and diagnostic information.

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