Capella University defines informatics as the use of data to drive change in health care that leads to improved patient care, improved population health, and lower costs.
Capella recently launched five new informatics programs in nursing and health care. Here’s a quick guide to help you better understand the differences in the fields, as well as potential career paths for each.
Explore Capella’s master’s-level and certificate programs in health care informatics and nursing informatics:
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This is the second post in a three-part series on the growing field of health informatics.
Post One: A Look Behind the Rapid Rise of Health Informatics
Post Three: Does Meaningful Use Equal Job Security for Health Professionals?
