Foundations for Health Informatics

Catalog description

This introductory course focuses on the use of data and technology in the US healthcare system, covering critical aspects such as an overview of the healthcare system, its business models, data, and data ecosystems. It also encompasses the fundamentals of medical and industry terminology, including the pivotal role of medical coding as a clinical and business element within the healthcare domain. Additionally, the course will address strategies for systematically outsourcing evidence-based resources, essential for informing clinical decision-making, and explore the ecosystem of policies, regulations, and standards pertinent to real-life scenarios in healthcare.