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We evaluate applications on a rolling basis; however, we recommend that applicants apply as early as possible.
Coursework can be completed in as few as five terms.
Cost consists of program tuition (cost per credit times number of credits) as well as any applicable University and degree-specific fees.
Chatham also offers affordable, online certificates of completion in Healthcare Informatics and in Healthcare Analytics, at 12 credits per certificate.
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
Looking to quickly acquire valuable telehealth skills? Chatham now offers an affordable, online Certificate of Completion in Telehealth. The certificate can be completed in just four courses (12 credits). In addition, the credits earned through the certificate can be applied to completion of your full Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics degree.
Learn MoreLooking 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.
Learn MoreWatch this video to learn how Chatham's Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics will help you use data to improve peoples' lives—including your own.
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.
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.
Learn More (pdf)The Dr. Wolf Healthcare Informatics Student Award was established in Spring of 2018 by the first graduating class of the Master of Science in Healthcare Informatics (MHI) Graduate Program. The student award—two $500 awards offered annually to two deserving students enrolled in Chatham's MHI program—aims to improve health outcomes through information and technology and support the advancement of health IT. Click here to donate or apply today.
Learn MoreMHI students come from a wide range of backgrounds, including healthcare and business, and have a range of interests.
Due to federal regulation, all universities offering distance education programs and practicum experiences in states other than their own must receive authorization or be a SARA-approved institution. Chatham University is a SARA-approved institution.
Learn MoreLearn about MHI student and faculty accomplishments, alumni achievements, and various activities that occurred over the last academic year—in Pittsburgh, and all over the country.
Learn MoreChatham University is an approved partner of HIMMS by meeting rigorous standards for creating and delivering education health information and technology and healthcare content, including the prestigious HIMSS Certifications.
Learn More“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.”
Earn a certificate in Healthcare Informatics, Healthcare Analytics, or Telehealth for only 12 credits each.
Coursework can be completed in as few as five terms.
Employees of many Pittsburgh companies and organizations are eligible for an automatic 20% discount on tuition, as part of our Corporate Benefits Plan.
All students are required to complete a 120-hour internship implementing a project that they have outlined in previous courses.
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.