HCM 620

Healthcare Information Management (online)

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the management and technical issues surrounding healthcare information systems today. Information systems are complex and increasingly instrumental in supporting quality patient care and in pursuing cost-saving efficiencies in healthcare settings. The course explores how healthcare information technology is transforming the healthcare delivery system. Significant topics in this field include: patient-centered technologies, privacy laws, electronic medical records, measuring outcomes, and evidence-based practice.

Units: 3.0