Program Description

HIT Orientation is a comprehensive introduction to health information technology (HIT) in under two hours! The HIT Orientation program will provide students with an introduction to HITECH, ONC initiatives and a high-level view of the current HIT landscape in the U.S. This class is designed for stakeholders who are new to the HIT field, new to NeHC University, or just need a refresher on some of the HIT basics.

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February 1, 2012 @ 1:00pm ET

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  
HIT Orientation is a comprehensive introduction to health information technology (HIT) in under two hours! The HIT Orientation program will provide students with an introduction to HITECH, ONC initiatives and a high-level view of the current HIT landscape in the U.S. This class is designed for stakeholders who are new to the HIT field, new to NeHC University, or just need a refresher on some of the HIT basics. 

NeHC University is proud to welcome Gwenn Darlinger of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association back to lead this valuable introductory class.

FACULTY:
Gwenn Darlinger
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

COURSE MATERIALS:

• Presentation Slides
• Recorded Webinar

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

• Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology website
• eHealth Initiative reports
• Health Affairs - The Benefits of Health Information Technology: A Recent Review of the Recent Literature Shows Predominantly Positive Results
• Government Health IT website
• Healthcare IT News website
• Health IT Buzz blog
• HIMSS Foundation Industry Reports
• WhiteHouse.gov - Presidential Proclamation on National Health Information Technology Week
• Health Resources and Services Administration - Health IT Adoption Toolbox
• Health Resources and Services Administration - Health IT and Quality Webinars
• Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Health IT resources and knowledge center