HIFX 500 Fundamentals of Health Informatics
This class will explore health informatics, an interdisciplinary field that deals with the use of information technology, information science, and other tools to manage and analyze data, information, and knowledge in healthcare. It will introduce the student to a wide range of activities, such as the development and use of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and data analytics, to improve patient care and population health management, as well as the management of healthcare organizations. Health informatics also involves the study of the ethical, legal, and social aspects of the use of technology in healthcare. The goal of this class is to show how health informatics can improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and safety of healthcare delivery by utilizing technology, information, and data to support clinical decision-making, patient engagement, and population health management.
Offered
Fall Semester