September 14, 2011

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 to lead this valuable introductory class.

FACULTY:
Gwenn Darlinger
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association

COURSE MATERIALS:

• Presentation Slides
• Q&A Document
• Recorded Webinar
• Transcript

SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS:

• Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology website
• eHealth Initiative reports
• Standards & Interoperability Framework wiki
• 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