"Information Technology”---the solution for the efficiency, effectiveness of Health Services

Abstract

The internship is an integral part of the Master in Health Informatics (MHI) program. It has been such a great opportunity for the intern to obtain valuable insights and hands-on experience in a healthcare environment. The health care industry is one of the most information intensive sectors of the economy. It is becoming apparent that management of health care organizations can be improved by intelligent use of information. The purpose of this report is to review the work the intern did during the internship period, discuss how the information technology can be used to improve the quality of Health services (IT for handling information efficiently within the organization, IT strategy for marketing, IT for better quality in serving clients), and recommend changes that will assist the manager at HeadQuarters Hair Solutions, in developing a strategic direction for their Information Management and Marketing Plan.