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Role of Health Informatics in Improving Healthcare Delivery

by Emma Anderson 1,*
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Emma Anderson
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JMCR  2023 5(1):40; https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20230515
Received: 16 March 2023 / Accepted: 20 April 2023 / Published Online: 15 May 2023
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Abstract

The rapid advancements in technology have significantly transformed the landscape of healthcare delivery. This paper delves into the pivotal role of health informatics in enhancing the quality and efficiency of healthcare services. Health informatics combines the fields of healthcare and information technology, focusing on the acquisition, storage, analysis, and interpretation of healthcare data. By leveraging the power of informatics, healthcare providers can streamline patient care processes, facilitate data-driven decision-making, and improve patient outcomes. The integration of electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, and data analytics tools has revolutionized the way healthcare is delivered, enabling real-time monitoring, personalized treatment plans, and better coordination among healthcare professionals. This paper examines the various aspects of health informatics, including its impact on patient care, clinical research, and healthcare administration, while highlighting the challenges and future prospects of its continued adoption.

Keywords: Health informatics, healthcare delivery, electronic health records (EHRs), telemedicine, data analytics.;
Copyright: © 2023 by Anderson. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Anderson, E. Role of Health Informatics in Improving Healthcare Delivery. Journal of Medical Care Research, 2023, 5, 40. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20230515
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Anderson E. Role of Health Informatics in Improving Healthcare Delivery. Journal of Medical Care Research; 2023, 5(1):40. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20230515
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Anderson, Emma 2023. "Role of Health Informatics in Improving Healthcare Delivery" Journal of Medical Care Research 5, no.1:40. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20230515
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Anderson, E. (2023). Role of Health Informatics in Improving Healthcare Delivery. Journal of Medical Care Research, 5(1), 40. https://doi.org/10.69610/j.jmcr.20230515

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