Health Informatics - Day in the Life

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In this video I am going to go over common skills and a typical day in the life of someone who who works in the health informatics field.
00:00 Introduction
02:20 Common Skills in Health Informatics
06:30 Day in the Life of a Health Informaticist
13:55 Job Search Tips
15:01 Resume Review Tips
16:35 Common Health Informatic Interview Questions
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Dataset citation:
Beata Strack, Jonathan P. DeShazo, Chris Gennings, Juan L. Olmo, Sebastian Ventura, Krzysztof J. Cios, John N. Clore, "Impact of HbA1c Measurement on Hospital Readmission Rates: Analysis of 70,000 Clinical Database Patient Records", BioMed Research International, vol. 2014, Article ID 781670, 11 pages, 2014. doi.org/10.1155/2014/781670
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[@DanielReyes-tf8kb]

Elena, this is fantastic no "blah blah" fluff. I will be buying your ebook and coming back again to these videos and podcasts. I have just begun researching this field of healthcare informatics after a life in law practice and home healthcare. You really do break it down to a practical components.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@MelisJoy]

You are an excellent speaker & on top of that your voice is so comforting. You should definitely tag this as unintentional ASMR. Thank you for your hard work

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thank you so much Melis!

[@jkreviea]

Very good information. I've been a registered respiratory therapist for over 10 years, and I am heavily weighing my options to get into health informatics.

[@k_spreezy]

I've been an RRT for 11 years and just finished my MSHI.

[@nicrwill]

@@k_spreezyI’m an RRT also. Are the job options great?

[@k_spreezy]

yes, but you will need to follow up with certifications and some tech experience which is easily attainable. Like sql, coding, or Power BI stuff like that. Having a clinical background is great but they prefer experience or knowledge that is tech related.@@nicrwill

[@islandgirlforever2868]

@@k_spreezyhow’s the job/ search going?

[@air10_32]

Ive been an RT for 16yrs...stopped doing bedside care about 4yrs ago..😅

[@erikasross]

I'm excited to learn more about his career role. My original major is Accounting, I didn't complete my degree, I've been a Pharmacy Technician for the last 11 years and I'm excited to how this field goes hand in hand with data, healthcare world and especially Pharmacy

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Health Informatics especially the area that is focused on analytics might be of interest to you. Some roles include a Clinical Analyst, Reporting Analyst and/or Clinical Data Analyst. I got started by learning data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau and SQL. I have written a blog post which goes in more detail here: healthanalyticinsights.com/?p=172

[@healthanalyticinsights]

This is the dataset I used for the dummy patient data displayed in the video (8:34) www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2014/781670/ and link to the dataset here: archive.ics.uci.edu/ml/datasets/diabetes+130-us+hospitals+for+years+1999-2008

[@playinginthegarden1421]

This was a great video with good tips and insights. Thanks for sharing your personal experiences and expertise!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for watching!

[@aditip1111]

Hi Elena, thank you for sharing such an insightful video. The example of day in the life of healthcare data analyst made it pretty clear to me. This actually makes me look forward to my graduate certificate in Health Informatics that I want to pursue.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for your kind words Aditi, good luck with your certificate!

[@kaseyh3233]

@@healthanalyticinsights can you do this job with a degree in health science, or health admin? Or do you need a bachelors like HIM or informatics? I was considering cancer registrar but also this.. is EPIC analyst similiar to what you do or is that totally different.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

@@kaseyh3233 in this video I mainly looked at the analytical side of the health informatics field. With a degree in health admin you can look into roles such as a Clinical Analyst or EHR Analyst (e.g., Epic Analyst), which may be focused on improving clinical workflow. This is different than what I do, you can check out @valeriepagerhit on KZbin for more information about this area kzbin.info/www/bejne/f3fMeKaZa96Frck

[@coachj2024]

Thank you. This is what I needed.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for watching!

[@latayat2002]

Hi! Your video is so informative. I’m interested in perusing my Masters in Health Informatics. Your video further confirmed my decision.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for the kind words, good luck on pursuing your masters!

[@B1ACK13aron]

Thanks for the insightful video. Keep up the good work!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thank you!

[@jerry3900]

I been doing research about this field because I am considering on switching from biology to health informatics but I still can’t seem to find anything that shows me what exactly you do :( it’s so hard to find an internship or a job that doesn’t require a degree in currently still in school but should graduate this year

[@kimchees3]

Hi @HealthAnalyticInsights I clicked on the link to purchase your e-book, but i noticed the price was in CAD dollars. when will the e-book be available for US customers? Thanks for the informative video! I am graduating with my Bachelor's in Health Informatics and Information Management degree this summer! I applied for a master's degree in health informatics program too. Hopefully, I get in! :)

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello @Lin Pha I hope you get into your master's program! The book is available for US customers you will just be charged in USD hlthanalyticinsights.gumroad.com/l/healthinformatics If you have any issues obtaining the ebook please email me at [e-mail]

[@megnrei]

I’m starting my doctorate of health science in October and I’m thinking of changing my concentration from public health to health informatics. I’m intrigued and intimidated at the same time 🥹

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hi Meagan, best of luck with your decision!

[@lashayes6761]

How are you doing sis ❤

[@noor8238]

thank you for this!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for watching!

[@jabe1489]

Hello, i have a BS in clinical laboratory science and have been working in hospitals labs for 10 years. Can you thibk of any challenges i might face when i undertake this degree since i don't have a nursing background.

[@kevinwijayaoey281]

Hi Alana, interesting! I am currently moving into a new role as a Clinical Informatics Analyst and am researching about the field. Love those interview questions! Tried connecting with you on Linkedin but couldn't find any results.

[@islandgirlforever2868]

How’s the Analytics job going? Interested in the field. I’m a medical coder with a medical Laboratory technician background.

[@paulavargassullivan6705]

Hello, I am a UC Davis senior undergrad in Cognitive Science. I was originally on a pre-med track but I found out about health informatics recently. I work at a IT Helpdesk for my university’s school of vet med and I am doing some lab assistant work that deals with data manipulation and analysis in R. Would pursuing a master’s in health informatics be another way towards med school? I love tech and brain science but I also don’t have strong science grades at the moment.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hi Paula, my master's is in biomedical engineering and I work in the health informatics field, so I am not sure if a master's in health informatics would be another way towards med school. You might want to check with the program advisor/coordinator to verify this.

[@paulavargassullivan6705]

@@healthanalyticinsights thank you for your response!

[@magneticisaac4351]

Hey there! I just discovered Health Informatics. I have a Bachelors in Health Science with a concentration in Health Service Administration. Do you think it could be possible for me to break into this field? Thanks

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, yes you can look into roles such as a Clinical Analyst or EHR Analyst, which may be focused on improving clinical workflow, for more job titles in the Informatics field, you can check out the AHIMA career map: my.ahima.org/careermap

[@eyasa9448]

Greetings, is learning just python and sql enough for this field? Also does this type of field offer remote work options?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Eyas, Python and SQL are good tools to learn for this field. In terms of remote work options this is highly dependent on the organization. If you are working at a hospital or healthcare government organization there might be limited remote work options compared to working at a health tech startup, as a healthcare data analyst, which might provide more remote work options.

[@AlissaDiaries]

Hello! Is SQL more used than MySQL? Which one is used most often in health informatics? Thank you!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

This is a good question I am not sure, the places I have worked have used SQL over MySQL

[@serious7179]

SQL and MySQL is essentially the same. There are slight variations in the formatting, but if you know SQL, you will be able to use MySQL and similar variations of the recall language.

[@Laelifeee]

I loved this videos

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thank you Lae!

[@prao6633]

Thank you for the informative video. I have a bachelors in pharmacy from India and I want to know if Health Informatics is a career I can grow in without any core experience of SQL or Analytics? I have my work experience in Healthcare business- management

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, yes you don't necessarily need SQL or analytics. You can look into roles in Health Informatics such as a Clinical Analyst or EHR Analyst, which may be focused on improving clinical workflow, and even look into Pharmacy Informatics (pharmacyinformaticsacademy.com/ might be a good resource for you). Also, another area is Health Administration which might be directly related to your work experience.

[@c.n217]

Do u need a masters to do health informatics ? Could I just take the certification through AHIMA the (CDHA)? or are there any other routes besides these 2?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, no you do not need a masters to work within the health informatics field. Another way is to transition into the role, through previous experience working as a clinical research assistant or as a help desk role at a healthcare organization.

[@asiawhite9634]

Thank you!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for watching!

[@tbrittingham35]

Greetings, Nice video. I have my masters in exercise science-clinical and debating on getting a bachelor's in health informatics. Is there a lot of math involved?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Talisha, I don't have my bachelor's in health informatics (studied biomedical engineering) so I can't comment on the amount of math involved in health informatics, hopefully someone here will be able to answer

[@serious7179]

I don't have a degree at all (a ridiculous amount of college though) but I have an abundance of analytical experience, so I was able to transfer all of this to my role as a health informatics analyst. A degree is not necessary if you've worked hard to build your skill set.

[@prettyteee1]

There is not a lot of math involved. I have a BS in exercise science and finishing up my MHS in health informatics. I can say it is a new realm from exercise science aside from the healthcare experience.

[@GideonYang]

Hey, I have a bachelors as a nurse and an associate in computer science. Do you think it could be possible for me to get in this field?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hi Gideon, yes you can look into roles in Health Informatics such as a Clinical Analyst or EHR Analyst, which may be focused on improving clinical workflow or analyzing clinical data to improve patient outcomes

[@tambahsaah8005]

I have all these skills, R, SQL, Excel, Data visualization but need to work on my communication and confidence.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Joining a local toastmasters club might be helpful to improve communication skills.

[@jon1268]

As a healthcare provider interested in informatics, what is the best way to get started? Any free courses before jumping into a masters?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hi Jon, Open HIE and Health IT Gov has some free courses here: academy.ohie.org/?_gl=1*168ni9t*_ga*MTUwNjEzNDU3My4xNjk5NDQ2MzYy*_ga_0X0YT73PM5*MTcwMTM1MjM1Ny4yLjEuMTcwMTM1MjM3MS4wLjAuMA..&_ga=2.144557628.868550903.1701352357-1506134573.1699446362 www.healthit.gov/topic/health-it-resources/health-it-curriculum-resources-educators On the technical side, I would consider learning SQL, this is a helpful playlist here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kH-yk5ymqbiAias

[@Livondololoh]

Hello, thank you for this video. can a nutrition and dietetics degree holder pursue a master's in health informatics?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Mosebe, I believe so I would just confirm that the you fulfill the pre-requisites for the program you are applying for and you can also reach out to the program coordinator to confirm.

[@secretnobody6460]

HELP! I have a bachelor and working experience in the tourism industry but planning to shift and start studying HEALTH INFORMATICS I have no background in either IT or healthcare But I love solving problems using data and useful information. I love data analytics in that sense but still no background in data analytics. I just took an online google course certificate in data analytics and I love it. Can I complete a bachelor in health informatics even without prior knowledge?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Secret Nobody, It depends on the program, some bachelor's in health informatics have specific pre-requisite courses that you would need to take to apply to the program, so you can check to see if you have the required courses. If you are looking to start your career in health informatics here is a helpful resource: hlthanalyticinsights.gumroad.com/l/healthinformatics Some roles in the health informatics field include: business intelligence analyst, systems analyst, reporting analyst and/or clinical analyst might be a good fit if you are interested in this area. If you are looking for comparable job descriptions, one tip I have is to search on LinkedIn Jobs or Indeed: "SQL" + "Healthcare" or "Power BI" + "Healthcare" to get a sense of the job roles and see if this is of interest to you. If you look at this career map from AHIMA: my.ahima.org/careermap, the Informatics and Data Analytics sections would be relevant to you. Some common technical tools used in the analytical side of health informatics include: Knowledge of SQL programming language to query relational databases. Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.… Experience working with large clinical datasets Ability to work both independently and in teams

[@bgeriani76]

Hello, I have been working as a service desk analyst at a hospital for the past 10 years and over the years I have had exposure to all the EMR systems such as Epic and all other clinical applications. I've just recently come across this field because I wanted to advance into something different but still connected with Information technology...Do you think this would be a good field to get into since I am already working in a hospital setting and I have found an online masters in healthcare informatics program that I'm going to inquire about. Would that open up more opportunities for me?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, since you have prior experience working with EHR systems this would be a good field to pivot into, you can look for job roles such as an EHR Analyst or Application Analyst, you can see more job titles here through the AHIMA website: my.ahima.org/careermap

[@ST-ug1fo]

Hi Elana. Thank you for this video. But I have queries, I have Masters in computer science and I am interested in Health care informatics. What program (degree or diploma ) I have to study to get a job in health informatics? Please advise.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Since you have a degree in computer science you may be able to pivot into working with healthcare organizations that are focused on analytics, especially if you have prior experience with SQL. Some roles in the health informatics field include: business intelligence analyst, systems analyst, reporting analyst and/or clinical analyst. If you are looking for comparable job descriptions, one tip I have is to search on LinkedIn Jobs or Indeed: "SQL" + "Healthcare" or "Power BI" + "Healthcare" to get a sense of the job roles.

[@Explorewithsu]

Hi are you in the uk? I will be starting my msc next month and I was hoping to learn more here. I really needed someone in the uk as I see a lot from the state.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

No sorry not based in the UK, I do follow One Health Tech which is based in the UK they might have more applicable resources: www.onehealthtech.com/

[@Explorewithsu]

@@healthanalyticinsights thank you for the directions. Nevertheless I will keep connecting here for more insights as well. I have a background in nursing and wants to break into the informatics field does this means I have to keep working as a nurse after this course to keep my pin ? Also is health informatics core data ?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

​@@Explorewithsu with a background in nursing you might be interested in Nursing Informatics which usually requires a nursing degree to be eligible for these roles. Check out the Informatics Life and Nurse David on KZbin as they have made the transition into Nursing Informatics.

[@Explorewithsu]

@@healthanalyticinsights I will look him up but I am more interested in the data bit too ( they do accept nursing degree too) as the nursing informatics is more patient focused. and I already have an offer starting next month. 😬😬

[@adeolaabiodun45]

@@Explorewithsu hi I found you through your reply, please I would like to connect with you. I am currently a nurse in the U.K. and I am looking to venture into health informatics and data. I will be very grateful if I can read back from you

[@carlyscott2219]

Hi Elena , I am getting my BS in Healthcare Informatics next year. Will I be able to get a job without any previous education in healthcare fields after graduating?

[@drjeniffer_garcia]

Hi @carlyscott2219. I am a professor of health informatics in both undergrad and grad programs. I am also an HI professional. To answer your question in my opinion, yes, but it depends on the work your willing to put into finding an HI job. The field of HI is growing fast, so look for entry level positions. With no previous healthcare or HI experience this is the best way to get into the HI field and learn. When you get that jop, learn as much as you can. After about a year or so under your belt, start looking at HI industry certifications. Its a great way to gain more knowledge, looks great on the resume, and makes you more marketable and justifies raises or salary requirements form prospective employers. A masters in HI would also be beneficial. I always recommend my undergrads continue on to complete a masters in HI. If you work with EHRs, get sponsored through your employer and get certified. Be careful, sometimes health organizations do not have an in-house health/clinical informatics team and contract out for EHR support and maintenance. If that's the case, you most likely won't be able to get sponsored. Something to think about. Best of luck to you!!!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Carly, it can be difficult to find an entry-level role in this field. If you can volunteer at a healthcare organization or hospital while working towards your BS in healthcare informatics, this might help you to expand your network. In addition, if you can do a co-op or placement at a healthcare organization during your degree this can help to provide you with relevant experience. Some roles in the health informatics field include: business intelligence analyst, systems analyst, reporting analyst and/or clinical support analyst. If you are looking for comparable job descriptions, one tip I have is to search on LinkedIn Jobs or Indeed: "SQL" + "Healthcare" or "Power BI" + "Healthcare" to get a sense of the job roles and see if this is of interest to you.

[@carlyscott2219]

@@healthanalyticinsights thank you so much!

[@Kevagoddess]

Are there any courses I can take from CHIMA OR AHIMA for someone with only Bscn that wants to go into health informatics right away. Any certifications or courses please

[@healthanalyticinsights]

HIMSS has the CAHIMS certification www.himss.org/resources-certification/cahims

[@PriyaSharma-mh6ii]

Hii Elena, I done my Bachelor's in Nursing and now I am doing my Masters in Health Informatics and in future I want to do in health informatics but I don't have any knowledge of IT, Please help me to know what skills are required to become data analyst in health care department

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hi Priya some common technical tools used in the analytical side of health informatics include: Knowledge of SQL programming language to query relational databases. Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.… Experience working with large clinical datasets Ability to work both independently and in teams

[@sohmmie9274]

Heyyy!! Please can you help me with school recommendations when I can do my masters in health informatics esp as an international student

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, I am based in Canada here is a database of different schools: www.nihi.ca/listings.php?ListType=HIMProgram&MenuItemID=655

[@Explorewithsu]

Are there a chance for remote working in health informatics?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Yes there are opportunities, does depend highly on your location, healthcare startups might have a more flexible remote work culture than other organizations within the health informatics field.

[@martinadadaa24]

Can one do masters in healthcare informatics without having a background in healthcare?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Tina, I would confirm the pre-requisites of the program you want to apply to but people can have a background in IT or computer science and obtain their masters in health informatics.

[@mariottao]

I currently work in mental health as a biller and claims coordinator. I think this the best degree since i do have to create report to the program director, ceo and finance. Reports on issues with different projects I handel . My weakness is creating excel reports If you have any advise please let me know ❤.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

She has a great KZbin channel around Excel kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZqXHnYVnp6eqoa8

[@noor8238]

Can I break into this field with only a Bachelors of Science in kinesiology and health science? I have clinical experience in a nursing home and with SAS in undergrad

[@healthanalyticinsights]

I would say yes, some job postings only highlight the need for a "health-related degree" and I work with people from various different backgrounds, what will really set you apart from other applicants is your prior experience.

[@noor8238]

@@healthanalyticinsights thanks!

[@taiwosokan1018]

Hello, I have a masters in Business Administration and concentration in health informatics. What jobs do you think I can apply for in informatics?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Taiwo, you might be interested in health information management roles or project management and/or business analyst roles within a healthcare domain. Here is a career map from AHIMA my.ahima.org/careermap which provides some job titles in this field.

[@taiwosokan1018]

@@healthanalyticinsights Thank you!

[@acidpoptartz1232]

Couldn't you just use chat gpt to write sql commands you need done?

[@lakshmiaparnavaliveti6309]

Is it possible to work as health data analyst after finishing masters in public health?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Yes it is! Some technical skills you might want to learn include SAS, R or Python and a data visualization tool such as Tableau or Power BI. I recently did a podcast episode of the Health Analytic Insights podcast with Andrea Hobby "What Does A Career in Public Health and Data Science Look Like?" who made the switch from public health to data science, this might be of interest you.

[@srilakshmivellanki4965]

Hi, first of all thank you. This video is really insightful, can I know where exactly these health informatics technicians work ?. I mean like , where is their work space ?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello Srilakshmi, health informatic professionals can work at healthcare data government organizations in an office setting, at a hospital in within the research department and at a healthcare startups, to name a few examples.

[@keonnartey5950]

Hello im a doctor from Africa and im looking to pursing Health informatics as a career in the USA. do you by any chance know if as an international it will be possible for me to get a job after my masters, and also im looking for someone in the field especially in California to do some sort of internship and mentorship before i start school . thank you

[@serious7179]

As someone who does not have formal training in health informatics but still landed a position, I'm sure as a doctor, if you have some background of technical analytical experience, you will be able to land a position in health informatics.

[@puppy97]

I only have an IT bachelors degree. to become a clinical informatics whats the next step? I have no experience or education in the healthcare field.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, You might want to look at research assistant or help desk roles at a healthcare organization or hospital to get an understanding of clinical terminology. In addition, some roles in the health informatics field include: business intelligence analyst, systems analyst, reporting analyst and/or clinical analyst might be a good fit if you are interested in this area. If you are looking for comparable job descriptions, one tip I have is to search on LinkedIn Jobs or Indeed: "SQL" + "Healthcare" or "Power BI" + "Healthcare" to get a sense of the job roles and see if this is of interest to you. If you look at this career map from AHIMA: ahima.org/career-map, the Informatics and Data Analytics sections would be relevant to you. Some common technical tools used in the analytical side of health informatics include: Knowledge of SQL programming language to query relational databases. Experience with visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, etc.… Experience working with large clinical datasets Ability to work both independently and in teams

[@puppy97]

​@@healthanalyticinsights thanks for the advice

[@azamuddin2974]

Hello mam..Which are some good universities for pursuing an MS in Health Informatics

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, I work in health informatics but my academic background is in biomedical engineering, here are a list of schools that have a Health Informatics program: nihi.ca/listings.php?ListType=HIMProgram&MenuItemID=655

[@lazymedico2561]

Hello.,I’m from india, completed mbbs..,now can I join in health informatics ?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, yes you can look into roles such as a Clinical Analyst or EHR Analyst, which may be focused on improving clinical workflow, for more job titles in the Informatics field, you can check out the AHIMA career map: my.ahima.org/careermap

[@lazymedico2561]

@@healthanalyticinsights thanks for Responding..,may I know the Avg salary of health informatics interns ?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

@@lazymedico2561 Hello, the salary for interns is highly dependent on your geographical region. One tip is to look for large healthcare organizations, such as Siemens Healthineers, and use Glassdoor to get a sense of the average salary range for this position.

[@karimthornhill528]

Can I get into this field with a computer science degree?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

You could start out working in a role in the IT department, with a CS degree, at a hospital such as a Help Desk Analyst and transition into a health informatics role

[@vickieadez2333]

I have a degree in Human Kinetics, can I go for health informatics for masters ?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, depending on the program you should confirm with the program advisor/coordinator that your degree counts as a pre-requisite.

[@vickieadez2333]

@@healthanalyticinsights thank you for responding, I’m thinking on doing a diploma in Health informatics first before adding the diploma with my degree then going for masters, I don’t know if that make sense?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

@@vickieadez2333my advice is that whatever program you are going for, there is a coop or internship placement as part of the program as it is difficult to find an entry-level role without experience in this field. Therefore, if you can do a short placement as part of the program, preferably at a hospital or healthcare organization this might help you to have a leg up when applying for roles and making connections with others working in the health informatics field.

[@mastanvalishaik783]

Hii mam can u suggest me good Universities in usa for M.S in health informatics

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Unfortunately I am not based in the USA, hopefully someone here will be able to provide some suggestions!

[@chinyereisabellanwoye954]

From my research I think the university of Michigan is a good university to study M.S in health informatics especially if you have no background.

[@mastanvalishaik783]

@@chinyereisabellanwoye954 mam no back ground mean?

[@rabindrabista5791]

nice

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thank you!

[@cherolpoole7286]

Can I work in Health Informatics with an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

yes, which roles are you interested in?

[@Dreamcometrue912]

Can i study after studying bsc csit

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hello, I would check the pre-requisites of the grad program you are looking to apply to, to make sure that you have taken the required courses

[@Disneyfamiglia]

How will AI affect this career outlook?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Natural Language Processing which is a subset of Artificial Intelligence can have huge benefits for the healthcare field, due to the massive volumes of data, specifically unstructured text data, which is collected daily from healthcare organizations. Helping to auto-populate the EHR records is one way to reduce the burden on the medical scribe or clinician when it comes to data entry, so they can spend more time with the patient and less time staring at a screen. In addition, on the administrative side of healthcare, integrating healthcare chatbots which use natural language processing to answer FAQ’s can be a way to reduce the administrative load for healthcare organizations.

[@Disneyfamiglia]

@@healthanalyticinsights did AI write this? 🫠 my question is regarding if humans will be needed to collate, analyze, and present the data given the nature of the job and vast capabilities of AI.

[@healthanalyticinsights]

@@Disneyfamiglia Nope check out my blog post here: healthanalyticinsights.com/?p=745 Yes I believe the data analyst position will still be needed alongside AI to ensure the data is being presented correctly and limit bias especially if we are using medical algorithms for diagnosis

[@Disneyfamiglia]

@@healthanalyticinsights ah ok! Thank you for your insight and I will check out your blog💜

[@ginikadaily]

Great. Can a medical laboratory scientist transition into health informatics?

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Yes some roles in the health informatics field include: business intelligence analyst, systems analyst, reporting analyst and/or clinical analyst. If you are looking for comparable job descriptions, one tip I have is to search on LinkedIn Jobs or Indeed: "SQL" + "Healthcare" or "Power BI" + "Healthcare" to get a sense of the job roles and see if this is of interest to you. You might have prior experience with SAS or R which is also a helpful technical skill to have.

[@forgodssakejustgivem]

Very nice introduction to the role of a health informatics analyst. But I think it's really important to clearly confirm to the viewers that you're using dummy data in this video, and not real patient data... ;-)

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Hi Sam, thanks for your response! Yes good idea, I will add a pinned comment

[@forgodssakejustgivem]

Great, many thanks - I think that especially for newcomers to the profession, this will really help to emphasise the importance of patient confidentiality and data protection in our work. :-) And congratulations again on the webinar, I thought that it was very professionally produced, and presents the topic in a very accessible way to newcomers.

[@myhealthislife]

Thank you!

[@healthanalyticinsights]

Thanks for watching!

[@myhealthislife]

@@healthanalyticinsights You're welcome