Course Overview

This course introduces the essential concepts, systems, and practices that support health information management, healthcare delivery and policy, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the U.S. health system. Students will explore the structure of healthcare delivery, fundamentals of electronic health records (EHRs), data standards, interoperability, privacy, security, policy, and information governance. Emphasis is placed on the ethical, legal, and regulatory considerations that guide digital health, aligning with the current American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) Public Policy Principles and 2024–2029 priorities, including equitable data use, workforce readiness, AI governance, and public health data modernization. Learners will develop foundational skills in health data management, analytics, and evaluation of digital tools to support clinical decision-making, population health, and AI-enabled care. The course prepares students to understand how information systems, data, and emerging technologies shape healthcare quality, safety, policy, and innovation.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to: