2016-2017 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 17, 2024  
2016-2017 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

HCPM 360 - Software and Technology in Healthcare


Credits: Three (3)
Prerequisite: HCPM-211
Course participants will learn about the evolution of software and technology in the medical practice and learn how to identify what technology is appropriate based on the needs, size, specialty and sophistication of a medical practice. They will also gain an understanding of federal mandates, such as “Meaningful Use, PQRS, etc., relate to medical practice technology. A discussion of privacy and security standards as related to HIPAA, including the application of HIPAA requirements as related to practice management software, will be undertaken. Students will learn how to maneuver through the software and technology selection, negotiation and implementation process through case studies and written assignments.