Intro to Interoperability, FHIR-API-TEFCA, Plain & Simple

🚑 Introduction to Interoperability Issues in Healthcare IT for Non-IT Professionals 🚀

Why is this course important? 🤔 Note: This course was recently updated (Dec 2022)

Healthcare IT systems have been struggling with interoperability for years. The initial focus on insurance and billing has left clinicians and patients lacking a seamless, integrated view of healthcare information. However, the evolution of technology has paved the way for a new era in healthcare integration—where patient records and healthcare needs can be accessed and managed holistically through advanced systems and AI. This is the promise of FHIR (Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources), which stands at the forefront of resolving these interoperability issues.

What will you learn in this course? 📚 In this comprehensive course, you'll dive into the complexities and solutions surrounding Healthcare IT systems:

• The limitations of our current method of connecting systems
• The challenges with Master Patient Index (MPI) systems
• The document-based approach of current EMR (Electronic Medical Record) systems
• What an ideal healthcare IT system should provide
• The enabling role of web, search, and mobile devices
• Understanding what an API (Application Programming Interface) is
• Exploring the FHIR standard and its integration with APIs
• How FHIR can make healthcare IT systems more effective and efficient

This course offers:

• Engaging video lectures to bring concepts to life
• Quizzes to test your understanding and retention of the material
• A wealth of resources for those who wish to delve deeper into these topics

Who is the ideal student for this course? 🎓 This course is designed for a diverse range of learners:

• Individuals considering a career in healthcare
• Healthcare professionals aiming to advance their knowledge and skills
• Those looking to enhance their current job performance by understanding the broader patient care ecosystem
• Anyone curious about the intersection of technology and healthcare interested in expanding their knowledge base

What is Thomas Giordano's teaching style? 🎯 My approach is grounded in practicality, starting with the basics and building up to more complex concepts. I use real-world examples, both within and outside of healthcare, to illuminate these often challenging topics. My philosophy is to teach in a way that assumes no prior knowledge, ensuring that all students can grasp the material regardless of their background.

Why is Thomas Giordano qualified to teach this course? 🏫 With 35 years of experience in healthcare IT, from leading engineering teams to becoming a VP Marketing and later the President of a Healthcare IT firm, I bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Coupled with 15 years of university teaching, my experience is both broad and deep, allowing me to offer insights that are both practical and theoretical.

Join us on this journey to demystify healthcare IT interoperability. Whether you're at the beginning of your career, looking to enhance your current role, or simply curious about how technology is revolutionizing healthcare delivery, this course will provide the foundation you need to understand and engage with the FHIR API and TEFCA standards in a meaningful way. Let's unlock the potential of healthcare data together! 🕊️✨