Health Informatics and Technology Management

Catalog description

This course examines the realm of Health Care Information Systems (HCIS) and provides the student with the opportunity to develop an understanding of basic information technology, clinical and administrative applications of health care information systems. Emphasis is placed on how these platforms make available information that facilitate patient care, improved management of medical records, enhancement of supply inventory management and improve vendor contracting and management. Students also explore Web-based systems for increasing consumer knowledge, confidentiality of information systems, organizational compliance and data sets. Additional topics relating to patient confidentiality are also discussed including HIPPA and electronic health records.