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Health Informatics focuses on using computers to organize information to _______ diagnostic images and image-guided and minimally invasive surgery.
Health Informatics focuses on using computers to organize information to _______ diagnostic images and image-guided and minimally invasive surgery.
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A _______ Informatics Sub-Specialist is Bioinformatics.
A _______ Informatics Sub-Specialist is Bioinformatics.
Health
An Information System (IS) is a set of interrelated components working together to collect, retrieve, process, store, and distribute _______ for the purpose of facilitating planning, control, coordination, analysis, and decision making in organizations.
An Information System (IS) is a set of interrelated components working together to collect, retrieve, process, store, and distribute _______ for the purpose of facilitating planning, control, coordination, analysis, and decision making in organizations.
information
The Technology component of an Information System Environment includes _______, Software, Database, and Telecommunication.
The Technology component of an Information System Environment includes _______, Software, Database, and Telecommunication.
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Health Informatics develops and improves _______ systems.
Health Informatics develops and improves _______ systems.
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The purpose of Health Informatics is to provide _______ with information.
The purpose of Health Informatics is to provide _______ with information.
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Health Informatics treats _______ handicaps.
Health Informatics treats _______ handicaps.
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Health Informatics develops _______ tests.
Health Informatics develops _______ tests.
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Health Informatics develops _______ and decision-support systems.
Health Informatics develops _______ and decision-support systems.
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Health Informatics improves _______ reporting.
Health Informatics improves _______ reporting.
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Introduction to Health Informatics and Health Information Systems
- Health Informatics is the application of information technologies (IT) to optimize the information management function within an organization (health).
- It involves the acquisition, storage, communication, manipulation, and display of data/information in health.
Health Informatics
- It is an umbrella term referring to the application of methodologies and techniques of information science, computing, networking, and communications to optimize health information management.
- It involves five stages: acquisition, storage, communication, manipulation, and display of data/information.
Information Life Cycle
- Data: raw facts represented as numbers, letters, words, pictures, etc. that are meaningless when used alone or out of context.
- Information: data that is interpreted, organized, or structured, and has meaning in a given context.
- Knowledge: a combination of user's experience and skills that allow persons to make use of information in a suitable way.
Health Information Systems (HISs)
- HISs refer to any system that captures, stores, manages, analyzes, or transmits information related to the health of individuals.
- They also manage the activities of organizations that work within the health sector.
- There are four categories of HISs: Clinical Information Systems, Administrative Information Systems, Management Support Information Systems, and Research and Data Analysis Information Systems.
History of Health Informatics
- The USA has strongly given attention to healthcare and health informatics since 1996.
- Key milestones include the passing of HIPAA in 1996, the establishment of ONCHIT in 2004, and the passing of ARRA and HITECH in 2009.
- After 2009, many governmental and private sector health institutions adopted EHR and EHR Systems.
Types of Health Information Systems
- Administrative Information Systems: contain primarily administrative or financial data, used to support the management functions and general operations of the healthcare organization.
- Clinical Information Systems: contain clinical or health-related information relevant to healthcare providers in diagnosing, treating, and monitoring patient care.
Health Informatics Sub-Specialties
- Bioinformatics
- Dental informatics
- Nursing informatics
- Public health informatics
- Clinical informatics
- Pathology informatics
- Imaging informatics
- Pharmacy informatics
- Medical Lab Informatics
Information System Basics
- An Information System (IS) is a set of interrelated components working together to collect, retrieve, process, store, and distribute information for the purpose of facilitating planning, control, coordination, analysis, and decision making in organizations.
- It consists of three components: Technology (IT), People, and Organization.
- Technology (IT) includes hardware, software, database, and telecommunication.
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Get familiar with the basics of health informatics and health information systems, including its importance, history, and types. Learn about the application of IT in healthcare and explore the concept of Health Informatics in the context of the USA.
