Health Care Information Systems: 5th Edition

Detailed Overview:

Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management (5th Edition) by Karen A. Wager is a comprehensive guide designed for healthcare professionals, students, and administrators seeking a practical understanding of modern healthcare information systems. This widely respected textbook explains how information technology supports healthcare delivery, management, decision-making, and patient care within today’s rapidly evolving healthcare environment.

The book provides an in-depth exploration of electronic health records (EHRs), healthcare databases, clinical information systems, telehealth technologies, cybersecurity, health data analytics, and decision support systems. Through real-world examples and case studies, readers gain valuable insight into how healthcare organizations use technology to improve operational efficiency, patient outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

The 5th edition includes updated discussions on emerging healthcare technologies, digital transformation, healthcare privacy laws, interoperability, and data-driven healthcare management. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book effectively bridges the gap between technical concepts and healthcare administration practices.

Ideal for healthcare management students, health informatics professionals, and medical administrators, this textbook serves as an essential resource for understanding the role of information systems in modern healthcare organizations and improving healthcare delivery through technology.

Product Details:

Title:  A Practical Approach for Health Care Management (5th Edition)
Author: Karen A. Wager, Frances W. Lee, John P. Glaser
ISBN-13: 9781119853862
ISBN-10: 1119853865
Publisher: Jossey-Bass
Binding: Paperback
No of Pages: 624
Language: English
Publisher Date: 22 February 2022