MIS 655 Biomedical Informatics
Central to the effective and efficient delivery of health services is the attainment, use, and sharing of health-related information. The complex US healthcare system is increasingly dependent on information technology to, a) support the delivery of healthcare services, b) track health status and health outcomes for public health, and c) facilitate biomedical research. Biomedical informatics is the scientific field that addresses the storage, retrieval, and processing of biological, clinical and financial data for use in healthcare-related problem solving and decision making. Biomedical informatics serves any individuals involved in the delivery or research of health care services and population health. Biomedical informatics intersects the fields of computer science, decision science, information science, cognitive science, and the human-computer interaction in the practice of biological research, biomedical science, medicine, and healthcare.
4 Graduate credits
Effective May 9, 2011 to August 17, 2025
Learning outcomes
General
- Evaluate the role of biomedical informatics in enhancing the delivery of healthcare services, including its applications in clinical decision-making, patient care, and healthcare system management.
- Analyze the use of health information technology in tracking health status, assessing health outcomes, and supporting public health initiatives, with an emphasis on data management and integration.
- Examine the intersection of biomedical informatics with computer science, decision science, information science, cognitive science, and human-computer interaction to address complex healthcare problems and improve biomedical research outcomes.
- Apply advanced techniques in the storage, retrieval, and processing of biological, clinical, and financial data, focusing on effective solutions for healthcare decision-making and problem-solving.
- Evaluate the ethical considerations involved in the use of health-related data, ensuring the protection of patient privacy, confidentiality, and compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks in healthcare informatics.