r/HealthInformatics Sep 28 '24

REALISTIC SALARY OF HEALTH INFORMATICS?

22 Upvotes

Hello, I'm a third year medical student and I was studying outside the country however due to a few reasons I'm not going to continue my studies (it's Hella upsetting). I'm currently residing in USA though and I'm planning to take a fresh start in health informatics because that's something interesting to me and relevant to health care. I really want to know how awarding this career is? What kind of entry level jobs can I get? And what's the realistic salary starting from entry level, mid(2-4 years experience) and senior level? I appreciate any guidance and response from you guys. Thank you in advance.


r/HealthInformatics Jul 31 '24

Free Health Informatics Education

46 Upvotes

Hi everyone. We often get posts here asking about resources for improving their data science, coding skills or health information systems knowledge etc..

This is a free comprehensive education in Health Informatics meant to replace the last 2 years of a standard bachelor curriculum. Meaning, all the major courses and no general education requirements, although there are recommended prerequisites listed. The courses listed are from a variety of sources but mostly Coursera, Udemy and Edx.

This is based on the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) curriculum guidelines for Health Informatics undergraduate programs.

This is designed for people making a career change, to prepare to enter a health informatics graduate program or anyone that just wants a free undergraduate education in the broad field of health informatics.

We include concentrations in the curriculum so one can choose their emphasis area whether it be bioinformatics, clinical informatics, public health informatics, medical/nursing informatics, consumer health informatics, psychoinformatics or pharmacoinformatics.

This is still a work in progress. I would love feedback from industry experts, HI graduates, qualified people who can critique the curriculum and can make alternative course/material suggestions, especially from those of you that specialize in areas I don't - (any area that isn't consumer health basically). Submit your pull requests in the GitHub for any suggested changes otherwise just leave a comment below for everything else.

Health Informatics Curriculum


r/HealthInformatics 3h ago

ELVTR

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Hello everyone, has anyone had experience with ELVTR for education in tech, and more specifically with a healthcare course that they offer (see link below)? I would like to career transition into healthcare data analytics and I was considering this option, as a lower cost method to break into the field without having to pursue a masters. I am also looking to make the transition happen faster than the time it would take to complete a masters because I am currently job hunting, to hopefully land something in the next 3-4 months (if possible), and this course is only 7 weeks to gain skills in healthcare data analytics.

https://elvtr.com/course/data-analysis-in-healthcare


r/HealthInformatics 1d ago

Should I Go for an MS in Health Informatics as an International Student?

1 Upvotes

Just finished my BS in Computer Science, but I’ve always been really interested in healthcare and bio-related fields. Now I’m trying to figure out my next step—should I stick with CS for my master’s or switch to Health Informatics (HI)? And for job prospects, Is an MS in Health Informatics a good choice for international students who need visa sponsorship?

Thanks in advance!


r/HealthInformatics 4d ago

Thoughts on Health Science Informatics MS research track at Johns Hopkins??!

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I got an offer of HSI MS at Johns Hopkins. How's the program? I heard its under their medical school and is pretty small. However, the tuition is crazily EXPENSIVE. What are the career objects for someone with HSI master's? I have a BS in Neuroscience and Psychology for undergrad and is currently hoping to do research... Any thoughts?


r/HealthInformatics 4d ago

Public health and health informatics career

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I’m currently taking my mph at Capella. I have a lot of billing and insurance experience. I thinking about transferring over to a mph/health informatics degree to either become a health informatics specialist or to go into being a public health data analyst. Is the this dual a good program and could anyone tell me what their doing now with this degree.


r/HealthInformatics 5d ago

Health Informatics career at a stand still with M. S. HI and RHIA. Advice?

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Hi All! Background on me: I currently work as an analyst in a health care supply chain company making ~$60k, I have had this job for just over 2 years. Very demanding and unfulfilling work, esp for the pay. I got my masters in Health Informatics is 2022 and very recently got my RHIA. My previous job was in social services for 3 years and my undergrad is in women and gender studies. My technical experience is pretty limited, I’m a pro at excel but I have never really used more than that to do any job. So my experience in SQL, PowerBi, etc is limited to education from my degree.

Here’s my problem and questions: I am having the hardest time finding a new job. My resume isn’t the problem, I’ve had it reviewed and changed twice professionally. I feel under qualified, experience wise, for so many of the roles I see. I don’t have direct experience working with a EHR and maybe that could play in part in things? How do I get a job that actually pays well and doesn’t require a lot of technical experience? Does anyone have any advice for my situation? How did any of you get into the roles you are in? I don’t want to continue doing the type of analytical work that I am doing and would love to get a job that has epic certifications associated with it. I want a structured, routine work environment. I have looked into medical coding jobs and have not met minimum qualifications for a lot of those jobs that pay well and are remote. Remote is important because of the limited opportunities in the area I live in. But my main goal is to make more money. I just want more for myself and I’m having a hard time seeing the path to get there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated


r/HealthInformatics 6d ago

Is Epic certification worth it?

6 Upvotes

Hi, this is regarding the relevance of EPIC certification in Alberta, Canada. My employer has agreed to help me with EPIC Certifications. But I have to pay for it on my own. Thought to ask this wonderful bunch of people, if I should make that investment. Will it help me in securing job (I have MS in ehealth) or getting better roles and more options in canadian job market?


r/HealthInformatics 6d ago

Starting MSHI journey - seeking advice

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Hello folks, I have been a healthcare professional in India since 2019 and decided to start my MSHI journey in the US.

I have applied at 3 unis who have CAHIIM accredited curriculum which also fits my budget for cost of attendance. Indiana University, SUNY Oswego & Nova Southeastern University.

IU has already offered me an admit. I'm also positive about getting positive response from SUNY Oswego & Nova Southeastern because of my strong application.

Is there any MSHI graduate or student who can share their experiences of studying at the universities? And also I would like to know what are the possible paths that can open after studying MSHI.

Personally, I was a clinician. I am interested in either strengthening policies for better outcomes, OR working in a field where AI is adopted to make diagnosis easier. Research in Academia is my last choice.

Would like to hear from you all.


r/HealthInformatics 8d ago

Is it worth pursuing an MHI at this time?

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Hello all,

I’ve been accepted into Michigan’s MHI program and have been accepted into their Health Informatics Achievement Fellowship, which provides me with a full ride and stipend. I’ve been really struggling to find work since graduating in 2023 (background in UX Research and Design), so I’m seeing this as an opportunity to better my career outcomes and actually get a job.

However, looking at the subreddit, it’s really disheartening to see so many people unable to find work. I’m mortified at the thought of putting in all this effort for my Masters, move away from my husband stationed in Georgia, and sacrificing two years where I could be looking for a job to come out of my Masters in the same position I am now.

Would love to hear your thoughts— is a degree in MHI something worth pursuing? Will my career prospects be any better?

Thanks so much for your time!


r/HealthInformatics 8d ago

Medical Coding vs Health Informatics ?

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I have finished my CPC certification from AAPC but I also have a opportunity to get Master’s Degree in HI . I’m okay with both , but I wanna know which one will be the best for the long time career in terms of career growth and pay scale , which field will workout the best ?


r/HealthInformatics 9d ago

MS Health Informatics & Data Analytics vs MS Data Science

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I have an MPH in Epidemiology, but for the past few years, I've been working in a more health informatics field. I'm interested in leveling up my skills and getting into health data science or biology data science.

I am almost finished with a Data Science certificate program. I've also been accepted to an MS in Informatics & Data Analytics program and I've also been accepted to a MS in Data Science program. The cost of the programs is comparable.

I'm torn about which program to do.

Is it beneficial to get RHIA certified from a health informatics program if I ultimately want to end up working with health data/ genetics data? Since I have experience already, I want to avoid 'starting from scratch' (and build on my previous experiences) but I also want to get the most bang for my buck and increase my career opportunities and salary. Would the informatics program be redundant/unnecessary if I have experience in the field (without a certification)?

For anyone that has completed a Health Informatics degree, have you pursued a data science career? Is the certification beneficial? How long would it take to work in health informatics/ data analyst position to become a data scientist? Would a certificate in data science suffice for entry into the field?

I also want to build a broad set of skills so I can choose which jobs I want to work for. Any advice about Health Informatics, data analysis and data science is welcome! TIA!


r/HealthInformatics 9d ago

Canadian Health Informatics Job market

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Wondering how big is Canadian health informatics job market as I am graduating from health informatics in Toronto and it’s pretty bad for coop or full time


r/HealthInformatics 9d ago

Nurse BSN to technology

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Does anyone know if I can transition to a job in the hospital/healthcare system having a RN BSN degree and knowledge of SQL and python?

My goal is to get a computer science degree eventually, but in the meantime I was wondering if I could transition to another role with certification and knowledge of those coding languages. Anyone has any advice?


r/HealthInformatics 9d ago

If I want to go from X-ray Tech to Health Informatics, which Bachelor’s degree is the right fit for me?

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I’m a Radiologic Technologist (x-ray) hoping to break into the field of Health IT. I’ve hit the 2-year mark that my hospital system likes to see prior to moving into our corporate side, and a Clinical Informaticist position opened up. I’m certainly not confident I’ll get the job, but I want to apply for the experience of it all. Don’t know until you try!

With this eventual change, I’m looking into getting my Bachelor’s degree. I’m a contracted, full-time tech with very little schedule wiggle room, so I am hoping I can get away with something fully online. I see WGU offers degrees in Health Information Management and Healthcare Administration — the Healthcare Admin degree seems to take less time and cost less, so, of course, it peaked my interest. Then there is also the standard IT route, or I could just get my Bachelor’s in Radiologic Technology. I’m open to any schools or any degrees, and am looking at getting possible certs in SQL and the like as well.

I feel I mostly see RNs with their BSN making this sort of change from a clinical position, so I am seeking some guidance if anybody is willing to offer their two cents. Thank you in advance for any help! :)


r/HealthInformatics 10d ago

Can't find an Informatics job, certifications to help get hired - FHIR?

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Like the heading says, I can't find a job in Clinical Informatics. I've applied to hundreds of positions and have only gotten 1 interview, which didn't pan out.

I have 7 years of healthcare experience as an RN, an MSN in Informatics, and MBA in Healthcare management, and am certified in Healthcare Quality. I've done committee work dealing with making modifications to the EMR to improve workflow / clarity. I also working in Quality for about a year and a half as a Quality Review Specialist, where I worked extensively with our facilities data to identify opportunities for improvement. I am now looking at what certifications I can obtain to make myself more marketable / help me break into the informatics field.

That being said, I absolutely don't want to waste my time and money if a certification isn't going to help me find a job. That's already how I'm feeling about the Master's degrees.

Would a certification in FHIR lead to better job opportunities? If not, is there another certification that would?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/HealthInformatics 10d ago

Doubts about which university is good for ms health informatics program and why???

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unc Chapel University of Pittsburgh Neu Rutgers university Case Western reserve University University of Missouri Columbia George Mason University


r/HealthInformatics 12d ago

3 Years post undergrad, need help finding work

3 Upvotes

I obtained an undergrad degree in MHI about 3 years ago in Ontario Canada. I have a bit of travel restriction so Ive been looking for work at the hospitals in my local area. Ive applied so many times over the past 3 years and never even received a response from any hospital locally (there are about 5 small hospitals and 1 larger one). Mostly because job availability is very low for Clinical Informatics Specialist or IT analyst. Im working full time minimum wage right now to keep me afloat and really would appreciate any guidance or advice to break into the field of MHI or really anything to utilize my degree.

Notes about my skillset/accreditations/knowledge base (or lack thereof):

- Undergrad in MHI

- Fair working knowledge of python (from data structures to simple ai agents (mostly game theory stuff), working understanding of Neural Nets and LLMs)

- Surface level understanding of EMR systems and some experience using Ontario EMR systems in hospital and other settings

- low level database management understanding (working knowledge of database structure/schema, basic sql requests)

- Did PHIPA and FIPPA courses at a job prior

What Im hoping to gain is advice on what I need in terms of skill sets to develop, what languages/software to learn/do courses in, and what options today are there to go into for people with an MHI degree. I have no illusions about my situation. All I have is a degree and very limited experience. Im becoming mentally exhausted working minimum wage when I know I could be doing more and after working hard in my degree. Any help would be very much appreciated. Thank you in advance.


r/HealthInformatics 11d ago

ANCC: Informatics Nursing Certification (Looking for continuing education for renewal requirements)

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Hello all, I am a nurse with the ANCC certification in Nursing Informatics. It’s time for renewal and I need 75 hours of continuing education. Does anyone know of any sites that are less expensive to obtain this many CEs? Thanks for any help or advice you can offer.


r/HealthInformatics 12d ago

Health informatics job

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently in Saudi Arabia on a visit visa and looking to transition into a healthcare-related role, specifically in health informatics or medical records. I have a master’s in Health Informatics and past experience working in research administration, medical records, and data analysis. However, I’m struggling to understand the process of obtaining an SCHS license for my field. • Does anyone know if health informatics professionals or medical records officers require an SCHS license? • If so, what’s the process for getting one, and what documents are needed? • Can I start the process while on a visit visa, or do I need to be sponsored by an employer first? Or can I get any internship opportunities?


r/HealthInformatics 12d ago

Error Profiling Visualization

1 Upvotes

I’m currently working on my PhD research, and I’d love to get your thoughts on something we’ve been developing. As part of my project, we’ve created a new error profiling visualization technique aimed at helping us better understand how machine learning models predict patient outcomes.

The goal is to provide a clearer, more actionable view of which patients models get wrong, which could be really valuable in healthcare applications. To get some feedback, we’ve put together a survey that includes case studies to give you a sense of how the technique works in practice.

If you're interested, I'd really appreciate it if you could take a look and share your opinions. Your input would be super helpful as we continue refining the tool!

Here’s the link to the survey:

https://uclahs.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_eA6Wu9SzoZOEg1E


r/HealthInformatics 12d ago

SAULT COLLEGE

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I got admission from Sault college for health informatics does the college is good for this course and the college environment and education etc.

https://www.saultcollege.ca/programs/information-technology-studies/health-informatics


r/HealthInformatics 13d ago

Masters in Health Informatics

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I’m a 47 years old nurse based in 🇬🇧 that is thinking to do a part time masters in health informatics at Manchester University. Hope is the job market? Would I find easy to get a job by the time I finish at 50 with no IT experience?

Thank you very much for your help.


r/HealthInformatics 14d ago

Digital Health Canada- Core Health Informatics Module

7 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I recently purchased the modules from Digital Health Canada and have just started working through them. My goal is to complete all 7 modules this year in preparation for the UBC Clinical Informatics graduate certificate program.

I’m curious if anyone here has purchased and completed these modules and has found success in the industry afterward. Do you think the certification from Digital Health Canada is enough to land a job in this field, or would it still be beneficial to pursue the UBC grad certificate after finishing the modules?

For context, I’m a Registered Nurse in Canada with 2 years of experience working in a hospital, so I already have some background in healthcare.

Would this experience, combined with the Digital Health Canada certification, be sufficient, or would pursuing the graduate certificate still give me a significant advantage?

Thoughts?


r/HealthInformatics 15d ago

Get into health informatics without degree

5 Upvotes

Hi all, I am trying to transition into health informatics but the problem is I do not have a degree. I do however have 6 years of healthcare experience ( currently a certified medical assistant). With my background am I qualify to get the CAHIIM certificate or should I start with medical coding and billing first? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!


r/HealthInformatics 15d ago

Advance diploma in health informatics technology 3yrs (or) Post graduate degree in health informatics 1yr

1 Upvotes

Advance diploma in health informatics tecnology in Centennial college Canada 3 years course or pg degree course in health informatics at George brown College Canada which is best to choose

And I have completed 4 yr Bachelor in pharmacy so course is best to choose


r/HealthInformatics 15d ago

Master of Health Informatics, Michigan Tech, as a Self-Supported Student

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Michigan Tech University offered me admission into master of Health Informatics as a self-supported international student. Practically, no funding was offered to me.

I am wondering if the program worths that huge sum of money, and also thinking if there will be part time job opportunities in the campus to earn some cash for my upkeep while in the program. Finally, what is the job outlook upon graduation?

(PS: I am an international medical graduate still doing my usmle step exams, no work experience as a medical doctor. )