Program Overview

Introduction to BUSI 884: Health Informatics

The intersection of information science, computer science, and health care creates a very active and innovative interdisciplinary arena. This provides a context for dealing with the resources, devices, and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval, and use of information in health and biomedicine.

Course Overview

Health informatics tools include not only computer systems, but also clinical guidelines, formal medical terminologies, and information and communication systems. The managerial application of concepts prepares the participants as managers and consultants to rely upon and manage information technology to accomplish their objectives.

Key Topics Covered

• Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Personal Health Records (PHR)
  • Clinical information systems
  • Consumer health
  • Web 2.0 and social media
  • Telemedicine and imaging
  • Privacy and security

Program Context

The course provides both an overview of technology solutions and discussion of the latest trends in healthcare informatics. This interdisciplinary approach is crucial for understanding the complex interactions between health care, information science, and computer science.

School and Class Program

The program is part of the School of Graduate Studies, under the Class Program BUSI.