Technology Applications in Healthcare Organizations

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This course addresses the role that information technology plays in the health delivery systems in the United States. Students will evaluate how the current and future trends in health information technology impact the quality, safety, and finances of the health care delivery system. The course provides students with a history of the Health Information Technology (HIT) evolution, an overview of current trends and challenges, the impact of HIT on the patient centered delivery system and the continuum of care, as well as the future trajectory of HIT. Students will gain a foundational knowledge of Health Information Technology and its connection with health care delivery systems and health administration. (Prerequisite: HCAD500)