Health Informatics is an interdisciplinary field that studies and pursues the effective uses of biomedical data, information, and knowledge to improve human health. Health informatics graduate programs focus on information systems, informatics principles, information technology, leadership and professionalism as applied to the continuum of healthcare delivery. Health informatics graduate programs demonstrate uniqueness by offering varied options for practice and/or research.
CAHIIM Health Informatics Accreditation Standards incorporate foundational program components such as Sponsorship, Systematic Planning, Program Autonomy and Governance, Curriculum and Program Resources.