Health Informatics and Digital Health Course

Course Description

Welcome to our cutting-edge course on Health Informatics and Digital Health! This comprehensive program is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health records, patient engagement, and population health management. As we delve into the world of health informatics, you'll discover how technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery and improving patient outcomes.

What students will learn

  • Major healthcare data standards and web-based tools for accessing them
  • HL7 as a global healthcare interoperability standards organization
  • The evolution of HL7 interoperability standards, including FHIR
  • SMART on FHIR EHR connected app platform
  • Web-based tools for learning and utilizing FHIR and SMART on FHIR
  • mHealth applications and their impact on patient care
  • Public and population health management strategies
  • Health data analytics and its role in improving healthcare delivery

Prerequisites

This is an introductory-level course, and no specific prerequisites are required. However, a basic understanding of healthcare systems and computer literacy would be beneficial.

Course Coverage

  • mHealth and patient engagement technologies
  • Public and population health management
  • Health data analytics and big data in healthcare
  • Interoperability standards and healthcare data exchange
  • FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources) standard
  • SMART on FHIR platform for EHR-connected apps
  • Real-world applications of health informatics in chronic disease management
  • Predictive analytics in healthcare

Who this course is for

  • Healthcare professionals looking to enhance their understanding of health informatics
  • IT professionals interested in entering the healthcare technology field
  • Students pursuing careers in healthcare management or health information technology
  • Researchers interested in leveraging big data for healthcare improvements
  • Entrepreneurs developing healthcare technology solutions

Real-world Applications

  • Implementing and managing digital health record systems
  • Developing mHealth applications for patient engagement
  • Analyzing population health data to inform public health policies
  • Utilizing predictive analytics to improve disease diagnosis and treatment
  • Enhancing interoperability between different healthcare systems
  • Designing and implementing SMART on FHIR applications
  • Conducting research on health outcomes using large-scale patient data
  • Improving hospital and health system efficiency through data-driven decision-making

Syllabus

Lesson 1 - mHealth
1.1 The Role of Patients
1.2 Does it Work?
1.3 The Food and Drug Administration
1.4 AliveCor
1.5 AliveCor Video
1.6 Device and App Interoperability
1.7 Personal Connected Health Alliance
1.8 Open mHealth
1.9 Open mHealth Tools
1.10 HealthKit
1.11 mHealth in the Third World Dr. Gary Clifford Interview
1.12 mHealth Apps Dr. Felipe Lobelo Interview
1.13 Behavioral Imaging Dr. Jim Rehg Interview
mHealth Activity
Lesson 2 - Public and Population Health
2.1 What is Public Health?
2.2 The CDC's Role in Public Health Dr. Chelsea Richards Interview
2.3 National Syndromic Surveillance System
2.4 Death on FHIR
2.5 Pediatric Obesity
2.6 Medication Adherence Carmen Clelland Interview
2.7 Chronic Disease Management: Food Purchasing Data
2.8 Population Health
2.9 Wellcentive Interview
2.10 FHIR Bulk Data Protocol
Lesson 3 – Health Data Analytics
3.1 Healthcare Data at Scale
3.2 Big Data Defined
3.3 Real World Data
3.4 Data Aggregation
3.5 Different Questions and Methods
3.6 EHR Analytics Dr. Jimeng Sun Interview
3.7 Children with Complex Chronic Conditions
3.8 i2b2 Introduction
3.9 i2b2 Based Federation Research
3.10 Genomics Federated Research Networks
3.11 Data Driven Post Appendectomy Care Dr. Jason Zutty Interview
3.12 OHDSI Tools Dr. Jon Duke Interview 2
3.13 Sepsis Prediction Dr. Shamim Nemati Interview
i2b2 Activity

By enrolling in this course, you'll be at the forefront of the digital health revolution, gaining invaluable skills that will set you apart in the rapidly growing field of health informatics. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare!