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BUAD 462 - Healthcare Informatics


Credits: (3)
Successful management of health delivery requires a scientific, information-driven approach. This course explores the use of information and information-based technologies to address challenges in rising costs, quality of health outcomes, and timely access to those who need healthcare. Through hands-on analysis of industry data students will diagnose issues, identify alternatives and develop a plan to deliver value-based healthcare. Topics include a comparative analysis of healthcare in other nations, digitization of health processes, health informatics exchange, accountable care organizations, and business model innovations in health sector. Students will learn about regulatory reforms in US health sector and various career opportunities in health sector.