EHR and Health Data Concepts

This course explores the history and current use of the electronic health record and core concepts in healthcare data analytics. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the electronic health record through interactive experiences with an electronic health record simulator. They will explore how healthcare data is collected, managed, and interpreted, and how data supports clinical decision-making, quality improvement initiatives, and organizational growth. In addition, this course articulates the value of mapping relationships between data points and workflows. This process determines the level of integration of disparate data sources. Once the data sources are integrated, the focus becomes on how to turn this data into information, knowledge, and insight. This course wraps up by exploring best-use case scenarios for interpreting data through visualizations and predictive analytics.