HSM - 552 Health Care Information Systems

This course provides students with knowledge, skills and abilities related to how information technology is used to improve decision-making and problem-solving across the health care enterprise. Students will appreciate the role that information technology and systems play in finance, strategic planning, operations, quality and human resources management. Students will be able to evaluate the acquisition, implementation and ongoing management of information resources in health care. The course will also cover concepts of technology planning, the challenges of successfully introducing new technology and systems into the organization, the management and protection of the information asset and the governance of the IT function. Credit Hours: (2)