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New Master of Science in Health Informatics degree at The University of Findlay, located in Findlay, Ohio.
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The University of FindlayThe University of FindlayHealth Informatics ProgramHealth Informatics Program
John Richey, MBA, RHIAProgram DirectorThe University of Findlay1000 North Main StreetFindlay, Ohio 45840Phone: 419-434-5594Email: [email protected]: www.findlay.edu (Keyword - informatics)
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Health Informatics - DefinedHealth Informatics - Defined
Health informatics applies principles of computer and information science to the advancement of life sciences research, health professions education, public health, and patient care. ◦Source: www.amia.org
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Health Informatics - DefinedHealth Informatics - Defined
The science that allows for seamless and secure access to patient medical records, laboratory results, medications and their administration, x-ray images, staffing, scheduling, supplies, inventory management, and a variety of other essential clinical and business functions.
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Health InformaticsHealth InformaticsBottom Line – it’s all about the data!The more accurate and managed a
healthcare facility’s data, the better their reimbursement potential
The difference between success and failure will be the extent to which facilities leverage and use their available data
Data analytics, data modeling and statistics skills are crucial
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Health Informatics Program Health Informatics Program - Mission- Mission
To prepare individuals to influence the future of healthcare through
the use of technology
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Academic Program StructureAcademic Program Structure
Master of Science: ◦12 courses, 33 semester hours,
six semesters or two years◦First students seated in Fall, 2011◦Plan to seek CAHIIM Accreditation
Certificate:◦Six courses, 17 semester hours,
three semesters or one year, and ◦½ of Master of Science curriculum
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Master of Science Master of Science CurriculumCurriculum
HINF 501 - Introduction to Health Informatics HINF 523 - Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Informatics HINF 541 - Introduction to Clinical Information Systems HINF 553 - Database Systems for Healthcare HINF 570 - Research Methods in Informatics HINF 620 - Healthcare Delivery Outcomes HINF 622 - Healthcare Networking & Security HINF 632 - Politics and Policies in Health Informatics HINF 660 - Healthcare Project Management HINF 673 - Health Informatics Organizational Issues HINF 690 - Professional Practice Experience (Internship) HINF 691 - Capstone
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Certificate Curriculum Certificate Curriculum
HINF 501 – Introduction to Health InformaticsHINF 523 – Ethical and Legal Issues in Health
InformaticsHINF 541 – Introduction to Clinical
Information SystemsHINF 553 – Database Systems for HealthcareHINF 620 – Healthcare Delivery OutcomesHINF 690 – Professional Practice Experience
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What sets Findlay’s program What sets Findlay’s program apart?apart?
Courses delivered mostly online – Hybrid:
Weekly, online, live synchronous sessions with instructor
Unscheduled asynchronous activities on your own One in-person, on-campus session per course
Degree requires a Professional Practice Experience (internship)
Unpaid, but valuable “bridge” into workforce Internship placement as close to student’s home
as possibleNo GRE required!
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What sets Findlay’s program What sets Findlay’s program apart?apart?
AHIMA V-Lab Software: Students use this suite of software
applications to practice and build skills Includes the Cerner Electronic Health Records
system for real-world applied experience
33 Semester Hours Lower cost as compared to other programs
Small classes: 1 to 4 Faculty-Student ratio, yielding nearly
individual attention!
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Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements
Possess Bachelor’s degreeApply online, $25 application feeAdvising appointmentComplete prerequisite coursesSubmit:
◦Official transcripts◦Résumé◦Essay question responses◦3 written recommendations
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Students typically enter the Students typically enter the program program from four from four
disciplines/backgrounds:disciplines/backgrounds:Clinical:◦Nurse/Pharmacist/Physician/Technician/Other◦Wants to transition to “the business side” of
healthcareComputer Science/Information Systems:
◦Wants to practice in the healthcare arenaHealth Information Management (HIM):
◦Medical Records/Electronic Health RecordsBusiness
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Health Informatics Health Informatics Projected GrowthProjected Growth
The US Department of Labor estimates >20% growth in the demand for trained individuals prepared to be administrators, specialists, consultants, educators, and researchers◦National Data Source: Bureau of
Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment Statistics Survey
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Work Settings for Work Settings for Health InformaticiansHealth Informaticians
• Acute care hospitals and systems• Physician offices/group practices• EHR Vendors• Academic institutions• Government agencies and the
military• Public Health• Research facilities• Law firms and Insurance companies
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Salaries for Salaries for Health InformaticiansHealth Informaticians
Entry-level positions can pay $30,000 – $40,000/yr
Administrative/executive-level positions can pay over $100,000/yr
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Membership AssociationsMembership Associations
For health informatics-related professional practice support and membership services, consider:
◦The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
◦The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA)
◦The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
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