781-536-7363 | Request Info
Mobile Menu

RHIN 160

Legal Issues in Health and Medical Informatics

Offers students an opportunity to understand various legal concepts and issues present in a health care environment such as a hospital or health provider’s office. Topics covered will include statutory and case law applicable to medical records and some of the regulatory infrastructure for such records. We will discuss the importance of electronic data in medical practice, institutional healthcare information systems, and the inter-institutional record systems. We will also cover some of the risks, benefits, and challenges related to this data. The course will cover some of the situations which indicate the need to consult legal counsel.


Learn More

View upcoming events

View our events calendar for the latest list of upcoming online admissions chats, webinars and other opportunities to get to know GPS programs, faculty and staff.

Get Advice

Brandeis GPS is committed to giving you the support you need to succeed. From the moment you begin the application process to the day you graduate and beyond, our advising team is here to support you. Talk to an enrollment advisor today.

Online Learning

Learn more about our unique approach to online learning and what makes a Brandeis GPS education so engaging.