Health Informatics Foundations
CINF-241-9087
University at Albany
- Semester
- Fall 2026
- Instructor
- Fatma Zehra Tihic
- Start Date
- 08-24-2026
- Total Credits
- 3
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- 518-442-5140
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This introductory course focuses on the use of data and technology in the US healthcare system, covering critical aspects such as an overview of the healthcare system, its business models, data, and data ecosystems. It also encompasses the fundamentals of medical and industry terminology, including the pivotal role of medical coding as a clinical and business element within the healthcare domain. Additionally, the course will address strategies for systematically outsourcing evidence-based resources, essential for informing clinical decision-making, and explore the ecosystem of policies, regulations, and standards pertinent to real-life scenarios in healthcare.
Course Area: Information Science
Level: Lower Level Undergraduate
Dates: 08-24-2026 - 12-07-2026
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