2020-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2020-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MSIT 3141 - Health Data and Record Systems


There have been dramatic advances in health data technologies as well as exponential growth in the amount of data being produced.   This course aims to provide an overview of the healthcare data landscape including the history of the digital healthcare industry and supporting IT infrastructure,  a brief overview of the legislation responsible for shaping the current state and path forward, and a deep dive into the almost limitless options for tackling and analyzing health data.  Many efficiencies and opportunities are on the horizon, from enhancements in quality of care, clinical decision making, population health, and economies of scale.  In this course, students will gain deep understanding of how to leverage a multitude of disparate data sources, with Big Data methods, in order to have a positive impact on healthcare.

Anticipated Terms Offered: Varied