Author: Travis Ballstadt
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Unlocking the Future of Healthcare: The Rise of Health Informatics and Health Information Management Careers
As healthcare continues its digital transformation, the need for professionals who can navigate the intersection of health sciences, technology, and data has never been greater. HIHIM careers are experiencing explosive growth, offering not only stability and purpose, but also high earning potential and leadership opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
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Leveraging the Workplace to Advance Public Health
Professors Jeff Harris and Peggy Hannon’s research highlights the need for employer engagement to improve access to public benefits like Medicaid and SNAP for low-wage workers. Barriers such as stigma and lack of awareness contribute to low participation rates, while proactive state efforts significantly enhance enrollment. Employers could play a vital role in bridging the…
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Multiple HSPop programs in US News & World Report’s 2026 Rankings
The Department of Health Systems and Population Health (HSPop) has three programs receiving recognition in this year’s US News & World Report Graduate School rankings.
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Donald Chi named AAAS Fellow
Donald L. Chi, professor of HSPOP and the Lloyd and Kay Chapman Endowed Chair for Oral Health in the UW School of Dentistry, has been named a 2025 Fellow by the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)
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UW Workshop Sparks Award-Winning Digital Health Innovation
What began as a pitch at the University of Washington’s Sacia Digital Health Innovation Workshop has grown into an award-winning digital health platform aimed at revolutionizing mental wellness.
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Online Master in Public Health Pitfalls (and Why the UW is Different)
Weigh the pros and cons of an online Master in Public Health by looking at the 5 most common pitfalls students face.
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Why Get a Health Informatics Master’s Degree?
A master’s degree in health informatics offers a unique opportunity to merge technology, healthcare, and data science into a rewarding career.
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Public health solutions for mass incarceration
Providing resources and services to the incarcerated population is a more efficient method of decreasing the US prison population, and increases the likelihood those exiting the system can successfully integrate into communities.
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EDI Newsletter: November 2024
We’re excited to kick off this academic year by promoting and supporting the theme of belonging, and we’re also excited to introduce three new people to our leadership team!
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Dr. Karima Lalani presents to Pan-Canadian Conference on Health Information
Dr. Karima Lalani, director of health informatics and health information management programs, delivered a presentation entitled “Workforce Trends in Health Information and Information Management – A Global Perspective.”