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Health informatics is a specialized and important field in the healthcare industry. It involves the collection and analysis of large amounts of data that can be used to improve patient outcomes, lower costs, allow for better care overall, and create enhanced experiences for both the patients and the providers. Health informatics includes the processes of acquiring, storing, retrieving and use of health information to help streamline sharing across healthcare facilities and providers to aid in better overall patient care and outcomes. In addition, individuals in this field can analyze acquired data to identify specific needs and trends to devise new and innovative strategies for maintaining medical records and making sure that they are accessible to those who need them. Health informatics professionals are also tasked with making sure that the information that is captured and maintained is free of error and stays secure and confidential.
Health informatics professionals have played a key role in the evolution and expansion of the use of electronic health records (EHR) which have truly revolutionized the ability of patients and providers to access medical information for use in planning care and sharing across healthcare facilities. EHRs can also provide a wealth of real-time data to researchers and other practitioners who can use this information to suggest innovative solutions to healthcare on a larger scale.
Health informatics requires a combination of skills that can be obtained in the new Master of Science in Health Informatics degree at Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology. Some crucial skills include technical skills like computer programming and experience using electronic health records along with soft skills including communication, problem-solving, and organization. Health informatics professionals serve a variety of roles that require them to be able to manage large amounts of data and keep it organized. In addition, they need to be able to act as liaisons between multiple groups in the healthcare profession, some of which may not be technologically savvy, and be able to explain complex information acquired through data analysis.
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