July 2023 University Catalog with October Addenda

MHA, Health Care Informatics, FlexPath option

School of Business, Technology, and Health Care Administration

The MHA Health Care Informatics specialization focuses on the impact of information technology within the ever-changing health care industry. The specialization immerses learners into the world of health informatics and explores the depth and breadth of health information systems and how they influence strategic planning, decision making, and daily operations. The specialization curriculum emphasizes best practices in health informatics essentials, including electronic medical records, workflow, meaningful use, change management, and information technology alignment with regard to clinical operations. Upon successful completion of this specialization, learners are prepared to pursue director-level and leadership positions in a wide range of health care settings and organizations that utilize various health information technologies. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an MHA through self-paced demonstrations of competencies.

Core courses

NHS-FPX5004Communication, Collaboration, and Case Analysis for Master's Learners

2

MHA-FPX5006Healthcare Finance and Reimbursement

2

MHA-FPX5010Strategic Healthcare Planning

2

MHA-FPX5012Organizational Leadership and Governance

2

MHA-FPX5017Data Analysis for Healthcare Decisions

2

NHS-FPX6004Health Care Law and Policy

2

NHS-FPX6008Economics and Decision Making in Health Care

2

MHA-FPX5020Health Administration Capstone

2

Specialization courses

MHA-FPX5062Health Care Delivery: New Environments in Health Informatics

2

MHA-FPX5064Health Care Information Systems Analysis and Design for Administrators

2

MHA-FPX5066Cornerstones of Health Informatics for Organizational Operations

2

MHA-FPX5068Leadership, Management, and Meaningful Use of Health Care Technology

2

Total

At least 24 program points

One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.

Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.

GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.