Health Information Technology Online

Course Overview

The transition from paper to electronic health information is impacting the operation of health care on every level. It involves not only medical providers of all types, but health IT vendors, government agencies, third party payers, researchers, and patients, all combining forces in new ways, with the goal of creating greater access to quality health care at an affordable cost. For those in the information technology field, this new cooperation among stakeholders could bring a variety of new career opportunities. Many organizations are now seeking IT experts with abilities in managing complex information systems, combined with a background in health care. An online Master of Health Information Technology (M. H. I. T.) degree program online at the University of South Carolina offers the type of knowledge you need to help healthcare organizations streamline processes and improve security of their data. You'll gain cutting-edge skills that will help qualify you for positions in a critically important, fast-growing field. These positions require expertise in the complexities of both health care administration and information technology. Growth in these positions is expected to outpace the broad economy over the next several years, and this program will align your career with the industry demand. This Health Information Technology Online program is offered by the University of South Carolina. This programs offers, specialized training in managing large-scale health information systems and data for clinical decision making, expertise in key areas such as how health care is financed, administered and monitored, hands-on experience using advanced technologies and innovative tools to improve health care, real-life perspectives on the complexities of transforming the U.S. health care system and the role of IT ,analysis and project management skills that prepare you to use IT to help transform health care systems. Why choose the M. H. I. T. online from University of South Carolina? doctorate-level instructors with deep academic and industry experience, accelerated eight-week courses with degree completion in as few as 18 months, GRE Waiver available to applicants with three years of work experience.