500
This course provides a foundation to the fundamental principles and practices of managing healthcare information and data as well as introducing students to healthcare delivery in the United States. Topics include health record content, mapping, data structure and information governance as well as strategic planning for the selection, preparation, implementation, and ongoing management of health information systems.
3
Prerequisites
Admission to the MSHIM Program or permission from MSHIM Program Director
Examination of legal aspects of managing health information including data privacy, security, release of information, and compliance with regulations. A focus will be placed on ethical decision making in business and research taking cultural differences into consideration.
3
Examines the delivery of patient care using health informatics as a means of maintaining and exchanging health data using electronic health records, mobile technologies, and telemedicine. The impact of health informatics on public health initiatives and consumers is addressed.
3
Course will focus on assessment of quality care with emphasis on developing improvement plans to optimize patient safety. An overview of risk assessment procedures to determine process improvement needs will be followed by an evaluation of regulations and common compliance measures.
3
Examination of the reimbursement system in the U.S., with emphasis on managing the revenue cycle through strategic planning using predictive analytics and forecast modelling. Governing of information assets, return on investment, and value-based purchasing are explored.
3
This course will examine the federal regulations in relation to privacy and data security of health information. Evaluation of privacy and security risk assessment procedures to determine needs and implementation of compliance measures.
3