Graduate Catalog 2009-2010

Program Purpose :: Learning Outcomes :: Degree Requirements :: Online Orientation :: Admissions Requirements :: Graduation Requirements :: Academic Probation and Dismissal :: Courses

Program Purpose

The Master’s in Master in Management of Health Information(MMHI) is designed to meet the increasing needs of our student population to obtain an advanced degree in the field to keep up with the mounting complexities of managing patient health information in a highly regulated environment.

The program will be delivered in an online format with a one-time campus visit. The curriculum for this degree program will address current issues in leading personnel and managing health information during a time of rapid change in technology.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the MMHIT program, students should be able to:

• Provide leadership in promoting the appropriate and ethical use of health information
• Lead staff in the management of health information in a complex, rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrate sufficient information technology skills to effectively participate in organization-wide planning, implementation and use of clinical and administrative information systems
• Use effective written and oral presentation skills when conducting business with professionals internally and externally, to include: executive administration, regulatory authorities, payors, and vendors
• Grow professionally through seeking and embracing opportunities to acquire higher level administrative responsibilities in the workplace and in professional associations

Degree Requirements

The MMHIT program consists of 36 graduate hours.

Business courses: (9 hours)

Leadership Communication (3 credit hours)

Project Management (3 credit hours)

Change Management and Crisis Leadership (3 credit hours)

Health Information Technology courses: (27 hours)

Fiscal Management for Healthcare Organizations (3 credit hours)

Health Information Legal Challenges (3 credit hours)

Quality and Performance Improvement in the Healthcare Setting (3 credit hours)

Introduction to System Management and Analysis (3 credit hours)

Applications in Health Information Technologies (3 credit hours)

Clinical Data Warehousing (3 credit hours)

Healthcare Data Mining (3 credit hours)

Biomedical Research Methods (3 credit hours)

Capstone in Health Information & Technology (3 credit hours)

**Program is currently in development and subject to change.

Online Orientation
Flexibility and quality are the hallmarks of the Stephens College Graduate & Continuing Studies program.  In an effort to stand by our mission and to assist new students in making a successful transition back into college, Stephens requires that all new students complete a one hour online orientation during the first four weeks of classes. 

As part of the orientation, students will complete comprehensive assignments designed to familiarize them with all aspects of Blackboard as well as Stephens College policies and procedures as outlined in the graduate catalog.

Admissions Requirements

Applications are accepted throughout the year (see the GCS academic calendar for appliation priority deadlines). Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA in the last 60 hours of undergraduate coursework, hold the RHIA credential, and possess a minimum of 5 years related work experience. Admission is based on a combination of undergraduate GPA, Statement of Purpose, recommendation letters and TOEFL score, if applicable.

Admission may be offered at full or provisional levels. To move to full acceptance, provisional students must meet the terms outlined in their provisional acceptance letter.

Graduation Requirements

To receive the Master in Management of Health Information & Technology, students must meet the following requirements:

• Complete all required course work and maintain a 3.0 or higher cumulative GPA
• Complete HIT690G and earn at least a “B”

Academic Probation and Dismissal

MMHIT students whose cumulative GPA drops below 3.0 will be placed on academic probation. See Academic Probation and Dismissal in the Graduate Catalog for more information.

In addition, MMHIT students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to enroll in HIT690G: Capstone in Health Information & Technology.

Health Information Technology Courses: (All courses are in development and subject to change)

Fiscal Management for Healthcare Organizations
(3 credit hours)
This course will provide an overview of financial reporting and analysis used in management of health care organizations, including concepts in accounting, finance and economics. Key stakeholders and their role in managing the revenue cycle will be explored along with the integration of health care data among various systems to promote a healthy revenue cycle. Cost-benefit analysis and capital budgeting will be covered.

Health Information Legal Challenges (3 credit hours)
An exploration of legal and ethical considerations in managing health information, with emphasis on issues surrounding the legal electronic health record. Application of regulatory and compliance requirements to problem areas will be covered through case analysis. Risk management and liability of the healthcare organization will be covered in –depth. Emphasis will be placed on professional ethics.  

Quality and Performance Improvement in the Healthcare Setting
(3 credit hours)
Management of health data collection, reporting and interpretation as it relates to patient outcomes will be analyzed. Evaluation of organization’s performance using core measures and other key indicators will be included, along with methods to redesign workflow for optimal performance. Six Sigma and Lean Thinking approaches will be utilized in a quality improvement project.

Introduction to System Management and Analysis
(3 credit hours)
This course will focus on the development, management and analysis of information systems, including key concepts in system architecture, and system and data security.

Applications in Health Information Technologies
(3 credit hours)
A practical course overview of the technologies available to manage the electronic health record. Students will gain hands-on virtual lab experience with cutting edge technology utilized in collecting, analyzing, and reporting patient health information.

Clinical Data Warehousing (3 credit hours)
Pre-requisite: HIT525G: Applications in Health Information Technologies
Students will work as a team to design and develop a clinical data warehouse using the online lab. Students will gain practical experience utilizing software to assist project managers in developing plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing budgets, and analyzing workloads. Students will apply knowledge of clinical data warehouses used in the day-to-day management functions of retrieving, analyzing, and reporting healthcare data in the electronic environment.

Healthcare Data Mining (3 credit hours)
Prerequisite: HIA 555G: Clinical Data Warehousing
Students will apply the Cross-Industry Standrard Process to a data mining project utilizing the clinical data warehouse built in the previous semester. Data mining tools will be utilized to discover hidden patterns in the clinical data warehouse that can be used for strategic decision making.

Biomedical Research Methods (3 credit hours)
Pre-requisites: Completion of all required courses and permission of program director
Advanced research methods commonly used in the healthcare setting will be explored i An in-depth examination of the use of biostatistics used in medical decision making will be covered. Students will have the opportunity to explore research literature and conduct research. Assessing clinical outcomes using biostatistics indentified through data mining will prepare students for the capstone course.

Capstone in Health Information
(3 credit hours)
Pre-requisite: Completion of all required courses and permission of program director
This course is designed to bring together all aspects of managing health information in an electronic environment. Students will work closely with a faculty advisor to customize a project or internship in health informatics and information. Upon approval of the project or internship proposal, students will work independently. Students will submit a portfolio of their work at the end of the term.

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