MHCA 5330 Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Inforamtion Systems
This course explores the assessment, planning, and implementation of information technology projects.€¯ This course also provides the student with an overview of the health care information systems with a specific focus on €œElectronic Medical Records" (EMRs) and the role of health information technology in supporting business decisions. This course will expose students to the concepts and knowledge involved in making strategic use of information technology (IT) in health care organizations. This course clarifies how to establish IT linkages to business, planning, and governance. In addition, topics like technology management through the analysis of the lifecycle of IT, IT architecture, and systems are discussed.
Prerequisite
Admission into the MHA program or Program Director approval