Population and Consumer Health Informatics

3 Credits.

Introduces students to concepts, methods, and issues related to the application of health information technology (HIT) to population health. Emphasizes the population health potential of comprehensive electronic health records (EHRs), personal health records (PHRs), mobile health and telemedicine devices; and, consumer focused internet-based tools. Covers the uses of HIT to define and identify populations and sub-populations of interest, and describe the health status and needs of populations. Emphasizes the use of HIT within both local, regional and federal public health agencies and population-based private health care organizations such as integrated delivery systems and health insurance plans. Lessons are mainly U.S. oriented but are also applicable to other high and middle income countries.