Hlth Info-Current Hist Perspec — The field of health informatics emphasis the management and use of patient healthcare information. In this course, you’ll gain a brief overview of its history and capabilities, as well as an understanding of its slow adoption within organizations. You’ll be introduced to the Fast Healthcare Interoperability (FHIR) standard and concept of a Learning Healthcare System. Class discussions will focus on alternate care models, electronic medical records, patient-facing informatics tools and approaches, and the technical and policy issues surrounding healthcare data sharing. Interviews and activities will illustrate learning objectives and provide insight into real world uses of health informatics across organizations.
No prereqs
Taught by nobody this semester.