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HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
2nd degree (Master)
Responsible Department:
Business Administration
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
English
Campus:
E. Safra
Course/Module Coordinator:
Dr. Inbal Mozes
Coordinator Office Hours:
Before class by appointment
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Inbal Mozes
Course/Module description:
This course provides an overview of the latest advancements in digital health technologies and their impact on healthcare systems. Students will learn about digital transformation in healthcare and implementation of emerging technologies in various healthcare settings. Real-world examples and case studies will be used to illustrate the application of these technologies
Course/Module aims:
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
Understand the latest digital health technologies and their applications in healthcare.
Analyze the benefits, risks, and ethical implications of using digital health technologies.
Have experience in planning digital health transformation projects.
Critically assess research studies and evidence related to digital health technologies.
Apply knowledge of health technologies in solving real-world healthcare challenges.
Communicate effectively about health technologies to different stakeholders
Attendance requirements(%):
• Attendance is required. Learning in multi-disciplinary fields like digital health is enhanced through interpersonal interaction
• Three classroom absences are permitted
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Lectures
Course/Module Content:
- Introduction to Digital Health Technologies
- Current trends and challenges in health technologies in Israel and global markets
- Evaluation of Health Technologies
- Patient Experience
- Product managagment
Digital Transformation Framework
Case Studies and Real World Applications, successful implementation of health technologies
- Impact of health technologies on patient care and outcomes
- Electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchange
- Telemedicine and remote patient monitoring
- Wearable health devices and fitness trackers
- Artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare
- Future Directions and Emerging Technologies
- Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in healthcare
Required Reading:
Abernethy A, Adams L, Barrett M, Bechtel C, Brennan P, Butte A, et al. The Promise of Digital Health: Then, Now, and the Future. NAM Perspect [Internet]. 2022 Jun 27 [cited 2022 Jul 14];6(22). Available from:
Bashshur RL, Howell JD, Krupinski EA, Harms KM, Bashshur N, Doarn CR. The Empirical Foundations of Telemedicine Interventions in Primary Care. Telemed J E Health [Internet]. 2016 May 1 [cited 2022 Jul 14];22(5):342–75. Available from: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27128779
Eysenbach, G. (2001). What is e-health? Journal of Medical Internet Research, 3(2), e20.
HIMSS. (2020, May 5). AI in healthcare: How it’s changing the industry. HIMSS
Integrating digital health tools to help improve the whole consumer experience. https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/industry/health-care/digital-health-always-on-care.html
Gonçalves MR, Umpierre RN, D'Avila OP, et al. Expanding Primary Care Access: A Telehealth Success Story. Ann Fam Med. 2017;15(4):383. doi:10.1370/afm.2086
Additional Reading Material:
Grading Scheme :
Essay / Project / Final Assignment / Referat 60 %
Active Participation / Team Assignment 20 %
Submission assignments during the semester: Exercises / Essays / Audits / Reports / Forum / Simulation / others 10 %
Attendance / Participation in Field Excursion 10 %
Additional information:
Students are required to create a 10-15 page detailed digital health transformation plan for an organization, based upon the methodology learned in the course.
Students will be required to present a summary presentation of 15 minutes to class, judgd by a panel of experts.
The assignment will be done in pairs.
Quizzes based on assigned readings
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