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Healthcare Informatics (MHI) Overview

Chatham's Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (MHI) and certificates of completion in Healthcare Informatics and Healthcare Analytics blend healthcare and technology. The program is fully online and designed for working adults in the healthcare, IT, or business arenas. The program culminates in a health informatics immersion, carried out under the guidance of an external mentor in the field of informatics. The MHI is an excellent credential to advance the careers of those currently working in fields such as medicine, social work, health sciences, business, information technology, and research.

Degrees Offered
  • MS
Program School
School of Health Sciences
Application deadline

Rolling

We evaluate applications on a rolling basis; however, we recommend that applicants apply as early as possible.

Credits Required

30

Coursework can be completed in as few as five terms.

Cost Per Credit

$1,017

Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.

Explore the Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics Degree & Certificates of Completion:

The following are required for admission to the MHI program: 
  • A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
  • Overall undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale
  • Previous undergraduate course in statistics recommended
  • Completed application for admission, including:
    • Completed application form. A free online application is available.
    • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
    • Copy of a current résumé and a 500-word essay describing the professional goals you hope to achieve and how this degree will help you achieve these goals
    • Two letters of recommendation
 For international applicants: :
  • If living outside of the USA, applicants must meet minimum English proficiency scores and participate in an interview via WeChat or Skype.
  • Official transcripts, graduation certificates and degree certificates must be in native language and be professionally translated in English.
  • Please note: All supporting documents must be copies of the official academic records issued in the applicant's native language. If the institution of study issues academic records in English, please submit those as well. All documents must be submitted with literal word-for-word professional English translations for all documents issued.

HI505: Foundational Data Analytics

This course explores data literacy, visual literacy, and the ways in which outcomes depend on the integrity of data, the analysis of data, and the need for clearly defined report writing. Students will manipulate data for analysis and interpretation to conduct and/or contribute to data analytics projects. (Pre-req HCI 651)

HCI583: Virtual Engagement to Improve Health

This course will introduce students to the virtual world of clinical and health information including patient education, telehealth/telepharmacy, and social media. Students will engage in virtual activities that transform the traditional role of interprofessional healthcare providers.

HCI507: Informatics Immersion

This course provides students the opportunity for immersion in an informatics project that requires integration of previous coursework content. The project idea will be developed and carried out under the guidance of an external mentor in the field of informatics during the course.

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Today, Health Informatics plays a critical role in every aspect of a health driven organization, facility, or profession. By leveraging technology, data, and the wisdom of various professionals, decision-making can be strengthened, influencing how care is delivered in the traditional and virtual setting. By leveraging health IT, individuals can impact the quality of care individuals receive and the manner in which care is provided.

– Debra M. Wolf, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, RN, FAAOHN, Director of Healthcare Informatics Program

Our Faculty

Faculty within the MHI program are considered experts in the field of healthcare informatics.

Full Faculty
Debra Wolf
Debra Wolf
Director, Healthcare Informatics; Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Informatics

Explore a Certificate of Completion in Healthcare Informatics

Looking to quickly acquire valuable healthcare informatics skills, but unsure if the full degree is right for you? Chatham now offers affordable, online certificates of completion in Healthcare Informatics and/or Healthcare Analytics. Each certificate can be completed in just four courses (12 credits). In addition, the credits earned through the certificates can be applied to completion of your full Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics degree.

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Make a Difference

Find out how Chatham's Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics will help you use data to improve peoples' lives—including your own.

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Celebrating Student Success

The Dr. Debra Wolf Healthcare Informatics Student Award was established in spring 2018 by the first graduating class of the MHI program. The Award—two $500 prizes offered annually to two deserving students enrolled in the MHI program—aims to improve health outcomes through information and technology and to support the advancement of health IT. 

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Working in Partnership

The MHI program is an Approved Education Partner of HIMSS (Health Information Management System Society). Chatham’s program has met the rigorous standards set by HIMSS to design, create, and deliver quality health information and technology education.

Immersive Experience

The MHI is an online, 30-credit program that culminates in an informatics immersion experience carried out under the guidance of a mentor. That means that in as few as five terms, working professionals with various backgrounds such as healthcare, business, or IT can be prepared to jumpstart their careers in this exciting and rewarding field. 

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Our Students

MHI students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including healthcare and business, and have a range of interests. 

Healthcare Informatics Outcomes

Alumni Profile: Annette Aho, MHI ’19

“I cannot fix your computer,” laughs Annette Aho, MHI ’19, “but I can manage a healthcare problem that has to do with implementing technology from the beginning to the end.”

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Earn a certificate Healthcare Informatics or in Healthcare Analytics for only 12 credits.

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Coursework can be completed in as few as five terms.

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Employees of many Pittsburgh companies and organizations are eligible for an automatic 20% discount on tuition, as part of our Corporate Benefits Plan.

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All students are required to complete a 120-hour internship implementing a project that they have outlined in previous courses.

Patients. Ping. Protocols. PHP. Passion.

Debra Wolf, Ph.D., MSN, BSN, RN is a Professor of Nursing and Healthcare Informatics at Chatham University. In this piece on Pulse, she talks about the importance of technology in healthcare.