ITM230 Introduction to Health Informatics

[3–0, 3 cr.]

This course presents an introduction to Health Informatics from a management perspective and provides an overview of contemporary issues related to the application of information technologies (IT) in health care. It is divided into three parts that emphasize concepts and approaches useful for future managers in health care organizations. The first part of the course introduces students to the health care management and health informatics concepts, and highlights the critical role of IT in transforming today’s healthcare environment. The second part presents an overview of IT applications and tools that enhance information integration, and support timely decision making, and delivery of health care services. The third part focuses on socio-organizational factors related to the development, implementation, adoption, and evaluation of health IT in organizations.

 

Prerequisite: ITM211 Information Technology Management

Note: This course has not been thought since Fall 2023 and will not be taught in this academic year 2025–2026.