This part of the course focuses more on the technical side of Health Information and its movement towards the electronic health record. The course will include introduction to various health information systems, (Administrative & Clinical) and strategic planning for information systems. Introduction to the electronic health record, technology and application security, information systems life cycle and information and data standards will be explored. Principles involved in the evaluation/assessment/accountability of healthcare and tools utilized. (Performance Management, Quality Management and Risk Management) as well as ethics, in particular HIM practices will be explored.