HIMT 340: This course introduces three broad subjects: 1) evidence-based medical ethics pertaining to healthcare information management; 2) framework of healthcare information security management including s

Course Description

This course introduces three broad subjects: 1) evidence-based medical ethics pertaining to healthcare information management; 2) framework of healthcare information security management including security principles, policies and procedures, security management models, risk assessment, and protection mechanisms; 3) healthcare regulations and compliance with focuses on legislative systems, policies, and legal environment of healthcare in the U.S. and existing health information laws, regulations and standards. Also addressed are the elements and development of compliance programs.