Healthcare Information Systems

Healthcare is one of the fastest-growing fields in Oklahoma and across the nation. As hospitals and clinics adopt new digital tools, the demand for professionals who understand both technology and healthcare continues to rise. The need for experts who can integrate information systems with patient care has never been greater, especially as the healthcare industry continues to expand through advancements in cybersecurity, data analytics, and technology.

Through hands-on, in-person coursework at the OU–Tulsa campus, students develop practical experience with electronic health records (EHRs), clinical decision support tools, and data management systems that enhance patient outcomes and improve organizational performance.

Using modern technologies and the compliance frameworks that shape today’s healthcare landscape, students learn to effectively manage, analyze, secure, and govern healthcare information.

Healthcare Information Systems students typically have interests in:

• Developing Smart Assistants and Chatbots
• AI in Healthcare
• Natural Language Processing (NLP)
• Computer Vision and Image Recognition
• Autonomous Systems and Robotics
• AI Ethics and Fairness
• Deep Learning and Neural Networks
• Predictive Analytics
• Reinforcement Learning
• AI for Social Good