A strong argument can be made that the health care field is one of the most information-intensive sectors in the U.S. economy and avoidance of the rapid advances in information technology is no longer an option. Consequently, the study of health care information technology and systems has become central to health care delivery effectiveness. This course covers the modern application of information technology that is critical to supporting the vision and operational knowledge of the health care leaders in managing the health care organization.
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Heath care decision-makers have to meet head-on the dynamic challenges of health care delivery quality, cost, access, and regulatory control. Additionally, this course integrates the Healthcare Information System as integral to the Quality Assurance Tracking Programs including measurement of systems inputs, processes, and outputs with special emphasis on systems outcomes research and organizational accountability to its various stakeholders, not the least of which are government regulators.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Where are we today and how did we get here? The legal and regulatory framework of Health IT
WEEK 2
A Patient’s Perspective to Health IT
WEEK 3
A Patient’s guide to the Doctors’ Secret World of technology
WEEK 4
A Focus on Digital Medicine
WEEK 5
The rise of the electronic medical record - Beyond EHRs
