Jean A Balgrosky – författare

As health care and public health continue to evolve, the field of Health Information Systems (HIS) has revealed an overwhelming universe of new, emerging, competing, and conflicting technologies and services. Even seasoned HIS professionals, as well as those new to the field, are often confounded by these myriad systems. Essentials of Health Information Systems and Technology unravels the mysteries of HIS by breaking these technologies down to their component parts, while articulating intricate concepts clearly and carefully in simple, reader-friendly language. The book provides a thorough yet unintimidating introduction to this complex and fascinating field. This book will provide undergraduate and early graduate students with a solid understanding not only of what is needed for a successful healthcare career in HIS, but also of the vast frontier that lies before us as we develop new tools to support improved methods of care, analytics, policy, research, and public health. Contents Include: • HIS overview • Systems and management • Biomedical informatics • Data and analytics • Research, policy, and public health • Future directions of HIS

A comprehensive and accessible introductory guide, Understanding Health Information Systems for the Health Professions covers the totality of modern HIS: research and policy data and analytics health informatics people and processes and systems management. Rooted in real-world examples, this foundational text demonstrates how HIS planning and management help organizations achieve cost-effectiveness, quality improvement, efficiency, population health management, innovation, and patient engagement.Beginning with the changing context of HIS in healthcare, the text moves on to clarify the vital relationship of health information systems to the strategy and evolution of the organization in enabling value-based care and preparing for population health management and digital health. Subsequently, it describes the mission-critical nature of this alignment of systems to strategy. Finally, it provides the management tools and techniques to accomplish the proper planning, management, organization, and stewardship of HIS. Written for a broad audience, Health Information Systems for the Health Professions empowers future health care leaders, providers, and innovators – all roles integral to successful HIS implementation -- in a challenging and volatile regulatory market in a time of technological evolution. KEY FEATURES- Broad Focus on all health care professionals to encourage a team-based approach. Emphasizes the value of HIS knowledge for all health professionals, not just those in IT. - Case examples in every chapter contextualize information in memorable real-world scenarios presenting both successes and failures so student learning is rooted in the reality of systems use in organizations. - Discussion questions encourage critical thinking and active engagement with the concepts presented in the text.- Robust Instructor's Resource package including an instructor's guide, PowerPoint slides, and a test bank with over 7 questions.- Access to Navigate 2 online learning materials, including a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytics reporting tools, and more.