MHA 603 : HEALTHCARE MGMT AND INFO SYSTEMS

Introduces and applies basic vocabulary, foundational principles and practical strategies associated with information systems relevant to the health care administrator. Examines health care information and information systems, technology standards and security, as well as management challenges. Focuses on using technology for improving operational efficiencies, quality of care and market competitiveness. Various application technologies within the framework of technology-strategy-performance including: telemedicine, web-enabled clinical information systems, clinical decision support systems, artificial intelligence and expert systems, and risk-adjusted outcome assessment systems will be introduced.