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Healthcare Management · Proposed course

Health Informatics & Digital Transformation

Course code
MHM 604
Credit hours
3
Program
MHM
Delivery
Hybrid/Online

Course description

Course overview

This course explores the role of health informatics and digital transformation in modern healthcare organizations. Students will analyze electronic health records (EHRs), interoperability standards, and digital health tools such as telemedicine, AI, and mobile health applications. The course emphasizes systems integration, data governance, and strategies for leveraging technology to enhance patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.

Course content is presented for institutional review and remains subject to approval and revision.

Academic focus

Course objectives

  1. 01

    Examine core concepts of health informatics and their application in clinical and administrative settings.

  2. 02

    Evaluate healthcare information systems, data standards, and interoperability frameworks.

  3. 03

    Analyze the impact of digital transformation on healthcare delivery and management.

  4. 04

    Develop strategies for integrating emerging technologies such as AI and telehealth into healthcare systems.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion

  1. CLO 1

    Explain the principles of health informatics and system interoperability (maps to PLO 1, PLO 4).

  2. CLO 2

    Evaluate digital health technologies and their applications in clinical and administrative operations (maps to PLO 4, PLO 5).

  3. CLO 3

    Design strategies for implementing digital transformation initiatives (maps to PLO 2, PLO 4).

  4. CLO 4

    Assess the ethical, legal, and regulatory implications of health information systems (maps to PLO 1, PLO 6).

Proposed syllabus

Weekly course schedule

The sequence below reflects the current 15-week syllabus and remains subject to institutional review.

  1. Week 1

    Introduction to Health Informatics and Digital Health

  2. Week 2

    Healthcare Information Systems Overview

  3. Week 3

    Electronic Health Records (EHR) and Interoperability

  4. Week 4

    Standards and Protocols (HL7, FHIR, DICOM)

  5. Week 5

    Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Data Integration

  6. Week 6

    Cybersecurity and Data Privacy in Informatics

  7. Week 7

    AI and Machine Learning Applications in Healthcare

  8. Week 8

    Midterm Exam and Case Study

  9. Week 9

    Telehealth Systems and Remote Patient Monitoring

  10. Week 10

    Digital Transformation Frameworks and Strategy

  11. Week 11

    Data Governance and Quality in Healthcare Informatics

  12. Week 12

    Emerging Technologies: Blockchain, IoT, and Wearables

  13. Week 13

    Legal and Ethical Considerations in Digital Health

  14. Week 14

    Final Project Presentations

  15. Week 15

    Final Exam and Reflection

Evaluation

Assessment and grading

  • Digital Transformation Project – 30%
  • Midterm Exam – 20%
  • Final Exam – 20%
  • Weekly Assignments and Discussions – 20%
  • Participation – 10%
A = 90–100%B = 80–89%C = 70–79%F = Below 70%

Course resources

Required texts and materials

  • Hoyt, R. E., & Yoshihashi, A. K. (2022). Health informatics: Practical guide for healthcare and information technology professionals (8th ed.). Informatics Education.
  • Supplemental readings, software tutorials, and case studies will be provided via the course LMS.