HLTH5223

An internet based course that examines how health information technology impacts healthcare delivery in all settings. This course explores a historical perspective of information technology through current day and beyond. What are the advantages, challenges, laws and regulations related to information systems? How do information systems impact healthcare? Emerging technologies such as electronic health record (EHR), telehealth and mobile applications are explored. The current healthcare landscape will be investigated to determine how healthcare informatics impacts quality outcome measures and private and governmental reimbursement methodology.