Health IT and Informatics

Health Informatics is at the intersection of information science, computer science and healthcare and deals with the resources, devices and methods to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval and use of information in health and biomedicine.

Whether it's building health information exchanges to connect "data islands," using leading-edge technology to streamline operations for payers and providers, or partnering with federal, state and local governments to transform healthcare delivery, CSC has deep experience and expertise in every facet of health IT.

Health Informatics - an emerging field at the intersection of information science, computer science and health care - deals with the resources, devices and methods required to optimize the acquisition, storage, retrieval and use of information in health and biomedicine. Health informatics has the potential to save lives and improve patient care by empowering patients with better information, giving physicians better decision-making tools, and improving the accuracy of disease identification.

Health IT for States: Paving the Way for Funding

We offer exceptionally strong credentials for assisting states with qualifying for funding through the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009. We understand HITECH, "meaningful use," federal policy and what the federal government is looking for in distributing funds. We are ready to help you plan your next steps and apply for funding.

Electronic Health Records: From Paper to Electrons

The evolution from paper records to electronic health records (EHRs) is a critical step in moving the United States into the digital age for healthcare. We worked with Fletcher Allen Health Care to implement Phase 1 of their electronic health records system. Our insights on taking advantage of stimulus dollars can guide states in demonstrating meaningful use of EHRs.

Health Information Exchanges: Connecting Data Islands

We are a leader in U.S. efforts to build a Nationwide Health Information Network to exchange health information securely and seamlessly. We have experience implementing similar solutions in the U.K, Denmark and Netherlands, and for U.S. states. Learn more about CSC ‘s work in the area of health information exchanges.

More information on Health Informatics in Life Sciences.

Examples of our Health Informatics experience and domain expertise include:

• We’re part of the Observational Medical Outcomes Partnership (OMOP) and are working on the OMOP team to build and manage the computing environment, known as the OMOP Research Laboratory, and operate it for OMOP. For more information visit: http://omop.fnih.org/?q=node/115

• We worked with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to create the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System, which protects the nation's health by monitoring disease trends, quickly identifying and tracking infectious disease outbreaks, and thwarting bioterrorism attacks.

• We’re working with the National Institutes of Health to develop the Biomedical Translational Research Information System (BTRIS). This system provides a common set of tools for all NIH Institutes to manage, analyze and share data.

• We developed and host the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s Blue Health Intelligence database that aggregates data on 56 million patients from regional Blue plans.

• We are the only Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) provider with extensive expertise across the entire healthcare continuum, including payers, providers, public health, integrity and life sciences. We leverage this depth of experience to develop holistic MMIS solutions.

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