HSMG 4242 - Health Care Information Technology

Institution:

University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus

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Description:

(282) First semester. Three credits. Prerequisite: HSMG 3243 and 4891; open to juniors or higher. An introduction to information technology (IT) within the context of health care planning, managerial decision-making and strategic analysis. The course examines how health care organizations apply information technologies in decision-making and considers factors that influence investments in healthcare IT. Students will learn to define appropriate IT terms, fit IT into an appropriate marketing plan, describe the IT project lifecycle, and identify key IT issues within the major healthcare markets. Topics include business model development, branding of services, and decision support.

Credits:

3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uconn.edu

Phone Number:

(860) 486-2000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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