As medicine and technology continue to intersect, bioinformatics is the science that is driving the future forward. This distinct discipline is a hybrid that draws

Electronic medical records (EMRs) are the digital equivalent of a patient’s paper-based records or charts at a clinician’s office. The term ‘EMR’ stands not only

Electronic health records (EHRs) are detailed accounts of health information, generated by a patient’s healthcare providers across the industry. An EHR typically contains information such

Public health informatics (PHI) is the convergence, out of necessity, of two separate disciplines – information and computer science technology and public health practice, research

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) are state-wide databases used to track, analyze and report information about prescription pharmaceuticals. While PDMPs have been around in some

What is Pharmacy Informatics? Pharmacy informatics is taking the healthcare informatics field to a new level by making the practice of prescribing and administering medications more

Patient portals give people access to their health information whenever they need it. With 24/7 accessibility, patient portals eliminate the need to contact a physician’s

Digital Patient Data Collection Brings Possibilities, Problems Collecting data from and on behalf of medical patients is a critical component of healthcare, particularly when that

Demand is growing for Information Technology in Healthcare. IT professionals looking to transition into the healthcare field have the choice between MIS and health informatics. While

Broad adoption of health IT requires that health information be easily and appropriately shared to support numerous uses. Interoperability, in the arena of healthcare, is