With increased attention on reducing health care costs, increasing access to quality care and improving the quality of health care services, the role of health informatics is being recognized as a critical component of health care reform. Through Walden's M.S. in Health Informatics, you can gain the skills and training you need to integrate advanced digital technologies into the field of health care and use electronic data to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare services. Learn to apply health informatics to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of disease and to reduce the occurrences of medical errors.
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Students must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
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Walden is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. The North Central Association is one of the six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
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Baltimore, MD 21202
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Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.
Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.
On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.
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