Healthcare IT Fundamentals: EHR, HIPAA, & Interoperability

Healthcare IT Fundamentals: EHR, HIPAA, & Interoperability

A comprehensive guide to Health IT, regulatory frameworks, clinical decision support, and cybersecurity



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Objectives

  • Distinguish between EMR, EHR, and PHR systems and their specific roles in the healthcare ecosystem.
  • Analyze the impact of the HITECH Act and 21st Century Cures Act on digital adoption and information blocking.
  • Apply HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules to daily administrative and clinical workflows to ensure compliance.
  • Map the flow of patient data through an EHR, from registration and CPOE to clinical documentation and billing.
  • Explain the function of Clinical Decision Support (CDS) tools in preventing medical errors and adverse drug events.
  • Identify key interoperability standards, including HL7 and FHIR, and their role in Health Information Exchange (HIE).
  • Recognize common cybersecurity threats such as ransomware and phishing, and implement best practices for data hygiene.
  • Understand the hierarchy of health data (DIKW model) and the importance of structured data for quality reporting.


Pre Requisites

  1. No prior technical or clinical experience is required.
  2. A basic understanding of the healthcare industry or general office administration is helpful but not mandatory.
  3. Interest in healthcare operations, informatics, or hospital administration.


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  • Q. How long do I have access to the course materials?
    • A. You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
  • Q. Can I take my courses with me wherever I go?
    • A. Definitely! If you have an internet connection, courses on Udemy are available on any device at any time. If you don't have an internet connection, some instructors also let their students download course lectures. That's up to the instructor though, so make sure you get on their good side!



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