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MHI 560 - Health & Medical Information Systems Planning and Financial Management


The course studies the types of information resources and services related to the storage and transfer of information in the healthcare field. A survey of computer applications including the organizational structure of medical knowledge is included. It is intended to familiarize students with the concepts of information management and the application of information technology specific to health care. A brief survey of the financial implications of the various applications from both an ROI and compliance perspective is also presented. This course also provides an introduction to key business and financial aspects of developing and health information technology solutions. Consideration will be given to analyzing the cost benefit of health information technology, assessing the return on investment (ROI) of implementing an information technology system, engaging in vendor evaluation and negotiations, and facilitating the acquisition of health information technology systems.

Credits: 3