Digitization of Healthcare

2 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course provides foundational knowledge of Information Technology (IT) in healthcare - its history and long-term impacts on policy and operations at health systems, and the digital transformation it is inducing in the industry at large. It will provide a managerial perspective on the modernization of processes and departments at healthcare organizations that utilize technology to provide patient care, manage operations, enhance communication, assess and improve organizational performance, provide input for strategic planning, and ensure accountability. The course will also provide an understanding of the layered nature and history of the current digital healthcare landscape, allowing for a window into how organizational leadership and policymakers must consider technology’s impact when making strategic decisions for the healthcare sector.