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Foundations
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, MHA 705 Module 1 Study Guide: Healthcare Informatics Foundations
Course Overview
MHA 705 - Healthcare Informatics focuses on the selection, installation, and use of information
systems in healthcare, emphasizing computer technologies to improve efficiency and
effectiveness across administrative and clinical operations in healthcare entities.
PART 1: FOUNDATIONS OF HEALTH INFORMATICS
1.1 What is Health Informatics?
Health informatics is the combination of principles from four types of science:
1. Disciplinary science - Domain-specific knowledge
2. Computer science - Technology and systems
3. Information science - Data management and processing
4. Cognitive science - Human thinking and decision-making
Informatics is defined as the science of information management in healthcare, using
computers to manage data and information and support decision-making activities.
1.2 Why Study Informatics?
Healthcare is information intensive. Key reasons include:
• Interprofessional collaboration and communication are essential for care coordination
• Technology tools help collect, integrate, and manage clinical information
• Promotes safe, evidence-based, efficient, and cost-effective care