What is Health Informatics?

Health informatics is the intersection of health care, information technology, and data science. It involves the collection, management, and use of information to improve patient care, health care outcomes, and the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the health care system and health interventions.

Terika McCall, PhD, MPH, MBA, Assistant Professor in the Biostatistics Department (Health Informatics Division) at the Yale School of Public Health, discusses what brought her into health informatics, as well as the real-world impact of her work and the field.