This unit describes the concepts of quality measurement and performance improvement. The …
This unit describes the concepts of quality measurement and performance improvement. The unit begins by setting the context of known quality problems in healthcare and then describes how quality is measured and efforts to improve it. The unit also discusses the role of information technology, incentives for quality improvement, and quality measurement under meaningful use.
This instance of "Media, Education, and the Marketplace" focuses on the rise …
This instance of "Media, Education, and the Marketplace" focuses on the rise of information and communications technologies (ICTs) during the age of globalization, specifically examining its effect and potential in developing nations across the world. In particular, the class will focus on the following three components:
"Media" – ICTs, specifically the dramatic rise in use of the Internet over the past twenty years, have "globalized" the world and created opportunities where very few have been available in the past. We are entering a phase where an individual can significantly improve his or her own economical, political, and social circumstances with just a computer and Internet connection. This course investigate these profound developments through current research and case studies. "Education" – With projects such as MIT's OpenCourseWare, the major players in the world are beginning to understand the true power of ICTs in development. Throughout this class, we examine projects that harness the benefits of ICTs to create positive social change around the world. "Marketplace" – The focus is on the developing regions of the world. Specifically, the term "digital divide" is tossed around in everyday language, but what does it really mean? Is there an international digital divide, a national digital divide, or both? Should we try to bridge this divide, and how have past attempts succeeded and (for the most part) failed? Why? These are all questions that are asked throughout this course.
This course has a very unique pedagogy, which is discussed in more detail in the syllabus section.
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by …
This resource is a video abstract of a research paper created by Research Square on behalf of its authors. It provides a synopsis that's easy to understand, and can be used to introduce the topics it covers to students, researchers, and the general public. The video's transcript is also provided in full, with a portion provided below for preview:
"Medicine has a big data problem. National healthcare registries provide invaluable data about patients and the reasons why they visit clinics and hospitals. Unfortunately, there’s so much of it, and relatively little has been done to organize it in a way that’s meaningful for understanding patient experiences. That makes probing by traditional research methods virtually impossible. How are researchers addressing this problem? One team has drawn inspiration from genomics. Using an algorithm routinely applied to study co-expression patterns of multiple genes, they’ve identified patterns in the circumstances surrounding people experiencing a traumatic brain injury. This approach could help clinicians spot markers of an impending injury before it happens. The team started with population-wide healthcare data spanning 9 year for residents of Ontario, Canada..."
The rest of the transcript, along with a link to the research itself, is available on the resource itself.
Students learn some of the implications of 3D printing in the biomedical …
Students learn some of the implications of 3D printing in the biomedical field. Unlike 3D printers used in a classroom or by consumers, which use a plastic filament to produce a product, 3D printing for medical purposes is often with real living cells. In this lesson, students gain an understanding of how 3D printing is changing lives for the better through a presentation and group discussion. In the corresponding activity, they have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on simulation of a real-world 3D printing task.
This unit covers the history and evolution of computer networks, including the …
This unit covers the history and evolution of computer networks, including the various types of network communications. Various forms of networking addressing are also covered, including network topologies, standards and protocols, logical model concepts, network hardware, and wireless communication.
This customized independent study course puts Sloan Fellows MBA students into direct …
This customized independent study course puts Sloan Fellows MBA students into direct contact with innovators tackling global needs in education, healthcare, and energy/environment. Co-designed projects address low-income markets in the U.S. or globally, focusing on the application of new ideas and technology rooted in MIT innovations or the Boston ecosystem. Every project aims to develop better ways for the right innovations to reach scale, sustainability, and quality, thereby improving lives and uncovering opportunities in underserved markets.
Our interactive timeline brings 70 years of reform to the National Health …
Our interactive timeline brings 70 years of reform to the National Health Service (NHS) to life, charting its evolution from inception through to the present day.
Table of Contents Introduction to Healthcare Compliance Ethics and Law Health Insurance …
Table of Contents Introduction to Healthcare Compliance Ethics and Law Health Insurance & Reimbursement Quality Improvement Strategic Planning Managing Healthcare Professionals & Strategic Management of Human Resources Healthcare Technology Special Topics and Emerging Issues in Healthcare Management
This introductory unit discusses some of the underlying concepts of health, culture, …
This introductory unit discusses some of the underlying concepts of health, culture, and how health informatics applications can be used to study culture.
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics is an introductory undergraduate course that teaches the …
14.01 Principles of Microeconomics is an introductory undergraduate course that teaches the fundamentals of microeconomics. This course introduces microeconomic concepts and analysis, supply and demand analysis, theories of the firm and individual behavior, competition and monopoly, and welfare economics. Students will also be introduced to the use of microeconomic applications to address problems in current economic policy throughout the semester. This course is a core subject in MIT's undergraduate Energy Studies Minor. This Institute-wide program complements the deep expertise obtained in any major with a broad understanding of the interlinked realms of science, technology, and social sciences as they relate to energy and associated environmental challenges. Course Format This course has been designed for independent study. It includes all of the materials you will need to understand the concepts covered in this subject. The materials in this course include:
A complete set of Lecture Videos by Prof. Jon Gruber. Reading Assignments in your choice of two textbooks – one of which is a free online edition - as preparation for the lectures. Multiple-choice Quizzes to assess your understanding of the key concepts in each session. Problem Sets with solution keys to test your ability to apply to concepts covered in lecture, and Problem Solving Videos to provide step-by-step instruction through several problem set solutions. A collection of links For Further Study to provide supplemental online content. A full set of Exams, including review material and practice exams to help you prepare.
Private Practice Basics is a training program that all team members must …
Private Practice Basics is a training program that all team members must regularly undergo to maintain functional literacy. Among others, functional literacy measures your ability to manage information: obtaining information and synthesizing information (Institute of Medicine, 2004). PediaHealth Basics is administered via Google Classroom. To participate, join the Class.
Students learn how biomedical engineers work with engineers and other professionals to …
Students learn how biomedical engineers work with engineers and other professionals to develop dependable medical devices. Specifically, they learn about suction pumps, which are important devices to keep in good repair, especially when they are used in remote locations. Student teams brainstorm, sketch, design and create prototypes of suction pump protection devices to keep fluid from backing up and ruining the pump motors. Using a real suction pump, they conduct repeated trials to test their devices for reliability, making improvements as necessary.
This course provides an overview of public health administration and the public …
This course provides an overview of public health administration and the public health system. Topics included will be historical perspectives, health care providers and points of service delivery, public health services and payment methodologies. Emphasis will be directed to populations with special needs, the role of technology in health care, health policy and access. A minimum grade of: C must be earned in this course.
This unit provides an overview of the regulation of healthcare, including regulatory …
This unit provides an overview of the regulation of healthcare, including regulatory and professional organizations, the regulation of safety in medicine, and key legal aspects of medicine. This unit also covers compliance issues including privacy violations, reimbursement and fraud and abuse.
This unit describes the processes used by a nurse in making clinical …
This unit describes the processes used by a nurse in making clinical decisions and assessing patients. It also describes how nurses are trained, where they work and the procedures that they perform.
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