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Fall 2018 Course Catalog 
    
Fall 2018 Course Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIT 260 - Health Information Technologies

3 credits

This course introduces Health Information Technology (HIT) and its role in healthcare delivery systems. Topics include standards, regulations and initiatives; payment and reimbursement systems, healthcare providers and disciplines; and electronic health records (EHRs). Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of health information management and healthcare organizations, professions and trends.

Corequisite: HIT 270 - Healthcare Statistics & Research  and HIT 280 - Health Leadership and Management  
Prerequisites: HIT 250 - Professional Practice Experience 1: Coding