Online MS in Information Technology Management: Health Information Management


Health care costs are rising: In 2008 health care expenditure constituted 16.2 percent of the U.S. gross national product, and it is expected to grow in the coming years.* To control expenditures and continue providing quality health care, many medical facilities are turning to information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Health Information Management concentration of the online MS in Information Technology Management program combines business, IT and health care knowledge to create leaders who can manage the implementation of these IT solutions.

The Health Information Management concentration of the MS in Information Technology Management program is designed for

  • IT professionals who want to advance into the health care arena
  • Health care administrators with some IT background who seek the skills to move up and manage people, processes and systems

In this interdisciplinary program, you will:

  • Build your understanding of core concepts and tools of IT as applied to the health care setting
  • Study ethical and legal issues related to health care, including IT security
  • Identify and assess approaches to electronic medical record systems
  • Develop advanced analytical, critical-thinking, professional and communications skills

Be a part of the health care solution. Find out more about the Health Information Management concentration of the MS in Information Technology Management by requesting more information or calling us at 866.717.6365.

*U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, http://www.cms.hhs.gov/NationalHealthExpendData/25_NHE_Fact_Sheet.asp#TopOfPage