About HCM100 — Healthcare Information Systems

This course introduces students to today's need for health care providers and organizations across the continuum of care for reliable health care information systems (HCIS) to manage their patient populations effectively while reducing costs and improving the quality of care. This course exposes the students to the language and structure used in healthcare. Students learn about the influences shaping health information technology in the United States, including national, private sector, and government initiatives. The course covers the adoption and advancement of health care information systems (HCIS) and electronic health records (EHRs), focusing on their purposes, content, features, and benefits. It also explores the role of HCIS and information technology (IT) in improving health care delivery, population health, patient experience, and value-based payment systems. The course addresses challenges related to interoperability, health information blocking, usability, and safety concerns. It discusses the importance of IT strategic planning, effective IT governance, and the processes for system selection, implementation, and maintenance. Additionally, the course covers topics such as IT project value realization, patient engagement tools, data analytics, privacy, security, and emerging technologies like telehealth and artificial intelligence.

Prerequisites

A Windows-based PC that meets the requirements outlined on the following web page:

https://www.ciat.edu/student-resources/system-requirements/