HITC 1010 History of Health Information Technology in the U.S. (2-0-2)

This course traces the development of information technology systems in healthcare and public health, beginning with the experiments of the 1950s and 1960s and culminating in the HITECH act. Topics include health information exchange as a clinical and technology concept and the introduction of the concept of meaningful use of electronic health records.

Offered Fall

Prerequisite

Program admission