Transforming Healthcare Through Technology

Transforming Healthcare Through Technology explores how information technology (IT) is utilized in healthcare settings to improve patient care, operational efficiency, and decision-making processes. The course includes the integration of IT systems with healthcare management principles to support organizational goals and regulatory requirements (compliance with HIPAA). Topics also include electronic health records (EHR), mobile applications, and digital health technologies. Healthcare cybersecurity, including threats and vulnerabilities specific to healthcare IT systems, will be emphasized. Learners also explore emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, blockchain, and their applications in healthcare. There are no prerequisites to the course.

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