Health Informatics

Health Informatics is the track of choice for students who are interested in health care, are analytical and who are willing to design, evaluate, test, and maintain health care data systems.  Health informatics professionals may also be required to create charts, graphs, and presentations to provide information about data-driven trends and results.  Health informatics professionals must also be able to communicate and collaborate, as these individuals will interact with people across an organization.   Regarding health informatics professionals, AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association) states “These professionals are chiefly responsible for gathering and analyzing patient health details and compiling them for review by clinical care providers.  In addition, the health informatics professional can ensure that the correct data is collected and presented in a readable format.”