HEALTHCARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Catalog description

This course explores healthcare information technology planning and management issues that influence decision-making in healthcare organizations. Students will understand various types of information systems, evaluate healthcare IT investment strategies, and examine how health data standards and privacy impact management policy. Core competencies in healthcare informatics are developed through real-world case studies and hands-on experience with EMR systems and databases. Topics include electronic health records (EHR), health data standards, database management, and the application of analytics in healthcare settings.