In Health Information Technology (HIT) program you will learn the fundamentals of health information management via electronic systems, including the safe transfer of data among patients, doctors, insurance companies, and quality auditors. This requires handling medical records digitally, including processing, storing, and exchanging health information.

An increase in administrative efficiency, decreased paperwork, and the broader availability of low-cost healthcare are just some of the benefits that will result from the widespread adoption of health IT. There needs to be suitable privacy and safety in place to protect the confidentiality of patient’s medical records as they are stored and transferred electronically among health facilities.