2017-2018 Academic Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 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 healthcare practices and learn how to identify what technology is appropriate based on the needs, size, specialty and sophistication of a healthcare 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.