HCAD 5380. HEALTH CARE DATA ANALYTICS. 3 Hours.
Digitization of patient records and widespread use of digital technologies in healthcare organizations have created large repositories of data that can be analyzed to improve care delivery quality, lower cost, and increase patient satisfaction. This course introduces concepts, techniques, and tools for collecting and analyzing healthcare data to gain insight and support decision making by managers and policymakers in healthcare organizations. Data visualization techniques to effectively communicate results are also covered. The course will consist of lectures, case studies, hands-on exercises, and projects.