HEALTH INFORMATICS: CURRENT ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
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Keywords
Health informatics, data management, interoperability, privacy, cybersecurity, challenges
Abstract
Health informatics plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by leveraging information technology to improve patient care, enhance data management, and streamline administrative processes. However, the field faces several challenges that hinder its full potential. This essay explores the current issues and challenges in health informatics at the master level. It discusses the complexities of data management, interoperability issues, privacy concerns, cybersecurity threats, and the need for skilled professionals in the field. The essay also provides insights into how these challenges can be addressed to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of health informatics in the healthcare sector.
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Majed Gabul Mgbal Almotairi
Al Badaya General Hospital, Health information specialist
Mishari Fuhaid Mohammed Al-Mutairi
Health informatics specialist, Al Badaya General Hospital
Mohammed Theeb Mohammed Al Rasheed
Health information technician, Prince Salman bin Mohammed Hospital in Dalam
Manal Saeed Saeed Alqahtani
Medical secretarial technician, Hotat Bani Tamim General Hospital
Hadi Saleh Mohamad Al Mansour
Health information technician, Yadma Hospital
Mahdi Saleh Mohmad Almansour
Health informatics technician, Maternity and Children's Hospital
Mohammed Masoud Mohammed Al Mansour
Health informatics technician, Maternity and Children's Hospital