Explores health information and informatics concepts encountered in healthcare settings. Course content includes healthcare information technology, concepts, terminology, and key health information systems and technology. Students will evaluate health information systems and their roles in patient safety, safe medication administration, maintaining patient privacy, data security and efficacy of healthcare processes.
Acceptance to a BSN pathway program.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
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Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
Core Topics
- Introduction to Health Care Economics
- Cost Perspectives
- Importance of Health Insurance
- Role of the Physician and Hospital in Healthcare Economics
- Alternative Care
- Pharmaceutical Industry
- Trends in Healthcare Economics
- Financial reporting and budgeting
- Health financing and reimbursement
- Consumerism and advocacy