Health Informatics (HI) came into the spotlight during COVID-19. The sheer volume and velocity of data collected necessitated tools and technology to analyze and organize information. One primary purpose of health informatics centers on improving healthcare outcomes while improving patient care and lowering healthcare costs.
University of Alabama at Birmingham professor Sue Feldman, R.N., Ph.D., is one of 11 people around the world named a recipient of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) Changemaker in Health Award. The award is determined by a public vote, making it a unique representation of the voices of the health care industry.