HIT 294 : Current Trends in Health Information

This course is an introduction to current trends in health information technology. Emphasis is placed on but not limited to: ensuring the quality of medical/health data for the purpose of improving patient care or controlling costs, specialization in coding diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement and research, and the influence of clinical data has on the continuum of care. Upon completion, the student should be able to discuss trends in the health information profession.