Data-Driven Healthcare: Analytics, IT, and AI

This course will touch on both Healthcare Data Analytics and Healthcare IT from a non-clinical, administrative perspective. Woven into all these topics will also be an overview of AI innovation in healthcare, specifically as it pertains to the real-life applications in target jobs within the Healthcare Administration industry:

‍AI in Healthcare: Overview and Applications‍

Exploring the transformative role of AI in healthcare, including patient engagement, diagnosis, and treatment applications.‍

AI in Healthcare Administration‍

Analyzing how AI technologies are reshaping healthcare administration, from operational processes to patient care.

Part 1: Healthcare Data Analytics

Introduction to Healthcare Data Analytics

Understanding key data sources, including EHRs, and their role in healthcare decision-making.

Optimizing Operations with Healthcare Analytics

Using data-driven strategies to improve patient throughput, reduce inefficiencies, and enhance clinical operations.

Data-Driven Decision-Making in Healthcare

How healthcare administrators can leverage data to drive decisions that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

Ensuring Data Accuracy and Integrity

Techniques to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of healthcare data for informed decision-making.

Analyzing Healthcare Data Sets

Identifying trends and inefficiencies in patient flow and clinical operations using healthcare data.

Part 2: Healthcare IT System Management

Healthcare IT System Management

Overview of healthcare IT systems, including selection, acquisition, and monitoring for sustainability and reliability.

Evaluating Healthcare IT Systems

Conducting assessments of IT systems for effectiveness, sustainability, and compliance with healthcare standards.

System Security, Privacy, and Continuity

Evaluating system security and privacy, ensuring continuity, and planning for disaster recovery and data protection.

Information Management System Policies

Recommending policies and procedures for managing information systems to enhance security and system continuity.

Technology Lifecycles and IT System Upgrades

Managing the acquisition, maintenance, and upgrade cycles of healthcare IT systems, including lifecycle planning.