Healthcare Informatics and Analytics

This course examines foundations of health informatics including in terms of its context within the modern health care system and also an understanding of the competencies in relation to health informatics project management. Topics covered include the role of health informatics and analytics in relation to the Affordable Care Act, accountable care organizations, value- based care and population health. This course provides students with an overview of various clinical and administrative information systems and critical functions used in health care (electronic health records, computerized provider order entry, decision support, prescribing, telemedicine/telehealth, and revenue cycle).
Prerequisites: EN 102, COM 101, CS 201 or CS 202, MA 331