Student Spotlight: Naa Tetteh
2020 has presented new challenges in every aspect of life, as work, home and school have all fused into one shared location. Like so many, Naa Tetteh has had to balance the parenting and homeschooling...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Cristina Alvarez-Correa
As healthcare continues to transform through technological innovation, health informatics and analytics applications are imperative in developing data-driven solutions. The field of pharmacy is one...
View ArticleHuman Factors in Healthcare
Despite their best intentions, people make mistakes. They misunderstand and mishear. They enter the wrong information into digital records and overlook vital data when making decisions. They may feel...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: John Graham
Born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida, John Graham chose to “stay local” for his college education, pursing an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of South Florida. When he...
View ArticleHuman Factors Engineer Salary and Career Outlook
As the science of human factors becomes a more prominent focus in multiple industries, demand has increased for those with expertise in applying research in human factors to real-world situations....
View ArticleWhere Are They Now? Patricia Gaffen
In February 2020, Patricia Gaffen was looking forward to attending HIMSS20, scheduled to take place that March in Orlando, Florida. Unfortunately, HIMSS20 was cancelled in the face of the COVID-19...
View ArticleDemonstrating Professionalism in Healthcare Settings
Regardless of the industry or sector, a “professional” can be considered one who earns a living by practicing a vocation that requires a degree of skill, learning or science. However, being a...
View ArticleThe Impact of Information Technology on Patient Safety
Technology innovations have led to significant changes in healthcare in the 21st century. While much of this impact revolves around the use of electronic healthcare records (EHR), other technologies...
View ArticleFaculty Spotlight: Tea Reljic, MPH
As a high school student, Tea Reljic, MPH, knew she wanted to pursue a career in healthcare. “Initially [I] had my heart set on clinical medicine,” she says.As a pre-med student at the University of...
View ArticleWhat is Database Theory?
In its simplest form, database theory is the study of databases. But let’s back up and define that a database is a set information (or data) that is stored digitally and accessible in a variety of...
View ArticleRelational vs Non-Relational Database: What is the Difference?
What is the difference between relational and non-relational databases? In comparing relational and non-relational databases, it’s important to consider database theory and the types of database...
View ArticleStudent Spotlight: Lina Gant
Lina Gant has always had a passion for architecture and design. While studying interior design in college, the Kyrgyzstan native had the opportunity to study abroad in Italy, eventually moving to...
View Article5 Challenges in Health Informatics for 2022
Throughout 2021, COVID-19 has impacted industries across the globe, but none like the healthcare sector. Healthcare systems have been overwhelmed and short staffed in the fight against the pandemic,...
View ArticleHealthcare Data Scientist Job Description
While almost all industries deal with data, many of them in large quantities, there may not be any that deal with more than the healthcare industry. Between patients’ files, insurance paperwork and...
View ArticleHealth Information Manager Job Description
With so much information readily available, it is no wonder that information managers have become a vital part of many industries. A health information manager (HIM) is rapidly becoming an integral...
View ArticleClinical Informatics Specialist: Job Description and Guide
Healthcare organizations need professionals who can manage complex data while keeping up with ever-advancing technology and industry standards. Clinical informatics specialists are responsible for...
View ArticleHIMSS 2022 – 5 Professional Development Opportunities
The Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Global Health Conference & Exhibition is the world’s leading forum for healthcare information technology (IT) professionals, offering...
View ArticleHIMSS22: Why Should Students Attend?
Your network is your net worth, it’s said. For students, industry conferences are excellent opportunities to connect with colleagues and strengthen their position as professionals. This year’s annual...
View ArticleData Architect: Job Description and Salary Information
Healthcare data architects are key players in healthcare analytics. They are responsible for devising, realizing and maintaining the data architecture for their respective healthcare organizations....
View ArticleHIMSS22 in Review: 3 Important Healthcare Discussions
The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) – the leading health informatics professional organization – hosted their annual conference between March 14 – 18, 2022. HIMSS22...
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