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. 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.
Health Care IT: Challenges and Opportunities
Instructors: Bruce J Darrow, MD, PhD
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The challenges of using technology in health care.
The way that technology reshapes the balance of information and has been adapted to support the needs of health care professionals and patients.
How health IT, – from electronic health records to mHealth apps - serve the patient-provider relationship.
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Reviewed on Apr 1, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed the course and the course material. There is such a need in my profession for IT development to strengthen the profession but also improve patient care.
Reviewed on Dec 3, 2016
Awesome! Exactly a course that I'm looking for! Can't be more relevant to my career which is data analytics in healthcare
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2017
For both medical professionals and IT professionals need to take this course to understand the present and future of healthcare.
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