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.
Skills you'll gain
- Health Care
- Health Policy
- Telehealth
- Health Technology
- Health Informatics
- Medical Privacy
- Healthcare Industry Knowledge
- Computerized Physician Order Entry
- Patient Education and Support
- Interoperability
- Electronic Medical Record
- Care Coordination
- Medical Records
- Information Technology
- Decision Support Systems
- Health Care Procedure and Regulation
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Reviewed on May 17, 2019
Very informative and relevant modules, helped me to understand Health Care IT challenges and opportunities are similar in nature to quiet an extent.
Reviewed on Jun 11, 2020
I liked the discussion between pioneer staff showing different perspective on how could IT impact healthcare in the present ,near and long future.
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2019
Excellent course! On the other hand, I would have appreciated the hard copy of the slides for future reference!
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