What if the future of healthcare hinged not just on medicine but on mastering the digital tools transforming it? Medical Computer Applications are reshaping diagnostics, treatment, and patient care at a pace few anticipated. This shift demands a deep understanding of how technology integrates with health systems and clinical practice.
Visionaries like Vinod Khosla, partner at Khosla Ventures, have championed this digital revolution, recognizing its power to disrupt traditional healthcare. Meanwhile, Ross Koppel, a University of Pennsylvania expert in healthcare technology, underscores the critical legal and policy dimensions that govern these innovations. Their endorsements spotlight books that unpack this complex landscape with clarity and insight.
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Vinod Khosla, partner at Khosla Ventures known for backing transformative technology startups, endorses this work as a key exploration of how the digital revolution is poised to reshape healthcare. Given his extensive involvement in tech-driven ventures, his recommendation signals the book’s deep relevance to those looking to understand medical computer applications beyond the surface. His perspective underscores the book’s value in unpacking the complex intersection of medicine and digital innovation, making it a critical read for anyone invested in the future of healthcare technology.
Drawing from his extensive experience as a cardiologist and digital medicine pioneer, Eric Topol examines how mobile devices and digital technology are transforming healthcare. You’ll learn about innovative tools like continuous heart rhythm monitoring and portable ultrasound imaging that are reshaping diagnostics and personalized treatment. The book unpacks the tension between cutting-edge medical technology and the traditional healthcare system’s reluctance to change. If you’re curious about how digital advances can empower patients and alter medical practice, this book offers clear insights into the challenges and opportunities ahead.
Ross Koppel, a renowned expert from the University of Pennsylvania specializing in healthcare technology, emphasizes the book’s critical role in bridging healthcare law and information technology. Encountering this work amid ongoing debates about EHR challenges, he praises it for its "impressive and comprehensive knowledge, insight, and balance." His view underscores the book’s importance for healthcare administrators grappling with regulatory and liability issues, marking it as a must-read for professionals seeking to understand the legal and practical realities of medical data systems.
University of Pennsylvania healthcare technology expert
“'Hoffman exhibits a profound understanding of healthcare, law, regulations, liability, practice reality, scholarship, and information technology. This is a book that needed to be written - and Hoffman's done it with impressive and comprehensive knowledge, insight, and balance. This book is so essential that any healthcare administrator who fails to read is ipso facto guilty of malpractice.'” (from Amazon)
Sharona Hoffman is the Edgar A. Hahn Professor of Law, professor of bioethics, and co-director of the Law-Medicine Center at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. She received her bachelor of arts magna cum laude from Wellesley College, her juris doctor degree cum laude from Harvard Law School, her Master of Laws (LLM) in health law from the University of Houston, and a doctorate in health law (SJD) from Case Western Reserve University. Hoffman has twice spent a sabbatical semester as a visiting scholar at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2007 and 2014) and was a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Fellow in Public Health Law in 2013. She has published more than 70 articles and book chapters on a broad range of health law and discrimination issues and won several awards for teaching and scholarship. In 2017 she was elected to the prestigious American Law Institute, and she was listed as the 9th most cited health law scholar in the United States for the years 2016-2020. Dr. Hoffman has lectured throughout the United States and internationally and is widely featured in the media. For more information see https://sharonahoffman.com/.
Sharona Hoffman, a respected law professor and bioethics expert, dives deep into the complex intersection of electronic health records (EHRs), medical big data, and legal frameworks. You get a thorough examination of EHR systems' strengths and weaknesses, paired with detailed analysis of privacy, security, data quality, and regulatory gaps. The book lays out thoughtful recommendations for improving technology safety and legal policies, benefiting healthcare administrators, policymakers, and legal professionals navigating this evolving field. Chapter 4’s focus on data security challenges and Chapter 7’s policy proposals stand out as particularly insightful for anyone involved in healthcare data governance.
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2025·50-300 pages·Medical Computer Applications, Medical IT, Health Informatics, Electronic Records, Clinical Decision
This tailored book explores the core applications of medical information technology and healthcare IT with a focus on your unique background and goals. It covers foundational concepts such as electronic health records, clinical decision support, and health data standards, while also examining specialized topics like telemedicine, health informatics governance, and AI integration in clinical settings. By addressing your specific interests, this personalized guide helps you navigate complex healthcare technology landscapes with clarity and confidence.
Designed to synthesize collective knowledge into a coherent learning path, the book reveals how various IT tools transform patient care and administrative processes. Its tailored content ensures you gain insights that resonate with your experience, empowering you to master healthcare technology effectively.
Edward H. Shortliffe, Chair Emeritus and Adjunct Professor at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, brings unmatched expertise to this book. His extensive career—including leadership roles at AMIA, faculty positions at Stanford and Arizona State, and membership in the National Academy of Medicine—underpins the depth of this work. Driven by a commitment to advancing biomedical informatics, Shortliffe combines his medical and computing background to provide a thorough exploration of computer applications in health care, making this book a cornerstone for anyone engaged in the intersection of medicine and technology.
by Edward H. Shortliffe, James J. Cimino, Michael F. Chiang··You?
About the Author
Edward H. Shortliffe is Chair Emeritus and Adjunct Professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Previously he served as President and CEO of the American Medical Informatics Association. He was Professor of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston and at Arizona State University. A board-certified internist, he was Founding Dean of the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix and served as Professor of Biomedical Informatics and of Medicine at Columbia University. Before that he was Professor of Medicine and of Computer Science at Stanford University. Honors include his election to membership in the National Academy of Medicine (where he served on the executive council for six years and has chaired the membership committee) and in the American Society for Clinical Investigation. He has also been elected to fellowship in the American College of Medical Informatics and the American Association for Artificial Intelligence. A Master of the American College of Physicians (ACP), he held a position for six years on that organization’s Board of Regents. He is Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Biomedical Informatics and has served on the editorial boards for several other biomedical informatics publications. In the early 1980s he was recipient of a research career development award from the National Library of Medicine. In addition, he received the Grace Murray Hopper Award of the Association for Computing Machinery in 1976, the Morris F. Collen Award of the American College of Medical Informatics in 2006, and was a Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Faculty Scholar in General Internal Medicine. He has served on the oversight committee for the Division of Engineering and Physical Sciences (National Academy of Sciences), the National Committee for Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) and on the President's Information Technology Advisory Committee (PITAC). Dr. Shortliffe has authored over 350 articles and books in the fields of biomedical computing and artificial intelligence.
Edward H. Shortliffe and his co-authors draw on decades of combined expertise in medicine and informatics to examine the evolving role of computer applications in health care. This edition explores the conceptual foundations of biomedical informatics, guiding you through topics like human-computer interaction, mHealth, and precision medicine with practical examples and chapter summaries for clarity. You gain a nuanced understanding of how information technology intersects with patient care, public health, and genomics, valuable for practitioners, researchers, and students alike. The book’s in-depth discussions equip you to critically assess biomedical informatics tools and their impact on clinical practice and research.
Lillian Burke brings a wealth of teaching experience in business, medical technology, and computer science to this work. Her multiple certifications and academic roles underpin the authoritative approach of the book, which examines the broad impact of information technology across healthcare professions. This background ensures the book offers readers knowledgeable guidance on the evolving intersection of technology and health services.
Lillian Burke is co-author of Information Technology for the Health Professions (Pearson 1999-2018) and MediSoft Made Easy: A Step-by-Step Approach (Pearson 2004, 2011). Lillian teaches in the fields of business education, medical technology, computer science, accounting and marketing. She is a teacher in the Essex County Vocational and Technical School District. She has taught full time at Berkeley College and Middlesex County College and as an adjunct professor of business technology, business law and computer science at various institutions, including Berkeley College, Middlesex County College and Pace University. Lillian received her MA, School of Education, Health, Nursing, and Arts from New York University; a BBA in Business Education from Pace University; and an AAS, Executive Secretary Program, Nassau Community College. Additionally, she holds a Supervisor’s Certification from Kean University for the New Jersey Department of Education; a New Jersey State Certification for Teacher of Data Processing; a New Jersey State Certification for Teacher of Secretarial Studies; a New York State Teaching Certification; and a Mini Medical School Certification from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
Lillian Burke's extensive experience as an educator in business and medical technology clearly informs this book, which offers a thorough look at how information technology integrates into various health professions. You’ll gain insights into specialized applications like telemedicine, robotic surgery, and emerging gene editing techniques, all while understanding the legal landscape around patient privacy. The book’s chapters navigate from administrative systems to clinical innovations, making it a solid resource if you want a practical grasp of IT’s role across healthcare fields. It’s best suited for students and professionals aiming to understand the technology shaping modern health services rather than deep technical programming details.
Edward H. Shortliffe, M.D., Ph.D., professor and chair of medical informatics at Columbia University, brings decades of expertise to this work. His leadership roles and prestigious awards, like the ACM Grace Murray Hopper Award, underline his deep understanding of medical informatics. This book reflects his commitment to advancing the field, offering readers a thorough introduction to how computer applications support health care and biomedicine.
by Lawrence M. Fagan; Editor-Edward H. Shortliffe; Editor-Leslie E. Perreault; Edit··You?
About the Author
Edward H. Shortliffe, M.D., Ph.D., is professor and chair of the department of Medical Informatics at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons. A member of the Institute of Medicine and a regent to the American College of Physicians-American Society of Internal Medicine, he is also a fellow of the American College of Medical Informatics and serves on the President’s Information Technology Advisory Committee. He received the Association of Computing Machinery’s Grace Murray Hopper Award in 1976 and ACMI’s Morris F. Collen Award in 2006.
Edward H. Shortliffe’s decades of leadership in medical informatics shaped this book into a detailed exploration of how computers transform healthcare and biomedicine. You’ll learn foundational concepts alongside specific technologies, from managing patient data to interpreting lab results, with chapters covering standards, ethics, evaluation, public health, and bioinformatics. This book suits practitioners, researchers, and students who want a solid framework for understanding and applying medical computer applications, especially those involved in clinical services or biomedical research. It’s not casual reading but a serious resource for anyone aiming to grasp the intersection of computing and medicine.
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This tailored book explores clinical informatics with a focus on bridging expert knowledge and your unique learning needs. It covers foundational concepts, practical applications, and exam preparation techniques that match your background and goals. By tailoring content to your interests, it ensures efficient mastery of clinical informatics principles, healthcare data systems, and decision support tools. The book examines certification pathways and offers insights that fit your specific professional context, making complex topics accessible and relevant.
Designed to help you navigate clinical informatics confidently, this personalized guide reveals a clear path through the dense landscape of healthcare technology, data management, and clinical decision-making. It balances theoretical understanding with practical steps for success in certification and daily clinical informatics work.
Dr. Anthony C. Chang, a seasoned pediatric cardiologist and chief intelligence officer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, leverages his medical expertise and leadership in AI innovation to author this insightful work. His unique blend of clinical experience and data science insight shapes a book aimed at equipping clinicians and technologists alike with the tools to navigate artificial intelligence in healthcare. This book emerges from his commitment to transforming medicine through cutting-edge technology, making it a valuable resource for anyone involved in clinical medicine or healthcare technology.
Dr. Anthony C. Chang attended Johns Hopkins University for his B.A. in molecular biology and earned his MD from Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital National Medical Center and his pediatric cardiology fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. He has served as an attending cardiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and as an assistant professor at Harvard Medical School. Currently, he is the Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer and Medical Director of the Heart Failure Program at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, recognized multiple times as a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association.
Drawing from his extensive background in pediatrics and cardiology, Dr. Anthony C. Chang offers a balanced exploration of artificial intelligence within clinical medicine. You’ll learn how AI techniques—from deep reinforcement learning to cloud computing—are applied across diverse medical subspecialties. The book bridges the gap between clinicians and data scientists, clarifying complex AI concepts alongside practical healthcare applications, such as intelligent agents and IoT integration. If you’re a healthcare professional or data scientist seeking to understand how AI reshapes medical practice, this text provides a clear, methodical foundation without oversimplifying the challenges involved.
Dr. John T. Finnell, a professor at Indiana University School of Medicine and Chief Medical Officer at VisualDx, brings his extensive expertise in emergency medicine and clinical informatics to this study guide. His leadership roles and board certifications provide a strong foundation for the book, which aims to support those preparing for certification and deepen understanding of clinical informatics across healthcare professions.
Dr. John T. Finnell is a professor of clinical emergency medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine and the Chief Medical Officer at VisualDx. He was formerly the fellowship program director for Clinical Informatics at the Regenstrief Institute. His work has spanned numerous professional organizations, with awards recognizing service and academic excellence in both Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics. Dr. Finnell is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Clinical Informatics.
2022·443 pages·Medical Computer Applications, Medical Informatics, Healthcare Delivery, Clinical Decision-Making, Information Science
Dr. John T. Finnell's extensive experience as a professor of clinical emergency medicine and Chief Medical Officer at VisualDx informs this updated guide designed for those pursuing certification in clinical informatics. You’ll explore topics ranging from healthcare delivery and policy to clinical decision-making and data analytics, all illustrated with real-world examples that clarify complex concepts. The book’s structure supports both independent study and academic coursework, making it a solid reference whether you’re preparing for board exams or deepening your practice knowledge. If you’re involved in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, or health administration and aiming to grasp informatics with practical insights, this guide fits that purpose well.
Dr. Le Lu is a Staff Scientist at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, bringing a wealth of expertise in radiology and imaging sciences. Alongside Dr. Yefeng Zheng of Siemens Healthcare and professors Gustavo Carneiro and Lin Yang, his collective experience anchors this book in authoritative research. Their combined backgrounds in biomedical engineering and computer science inform a thorough exploration of deep learning applications in medical image computing, designed to support professionals tackling challenges in precision medicine and large-scale datasets.
by Le Lu, Yefeng Zheng, Gustavo Carneiro, Lin Yang··You?
About the Author
Dr. Le Lu is a Staff Scientist in the Radiology and Imaging Sciences Department of the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD, USA. Dr. Yefeng Zheng is a Senior Staff Scientist at Siemens Healthcare Technology Center, Princeton, NJ, USA. Dr. Gustavo Carneiro is an Associate Professor in the School of Computer Science at The University of Adelaide, Australia. Dr. Lin Yang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA.
Drawing from their extensive experience in radiology and biomedical engineering, the authors outline how convolutional neural networks transform medical image computing. You’ll explore detailed methods for object detection and semantic segmentation, with examples drawn from 2D and 3D imaging that illustrate practical applications. The book delves into mining large-scale radiology databases, revealing how deep learning addresses challenges in precision medicine and high-performance computing. If you’re involved in medical imaging research or developing AI-driven diagnostic tools, this text offers focused insights grounded in current research and emerging technologies.
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Conclusion
The collection of books here reveals three clear themes: the transformative power of digital technology in medicine, the intricate balance of innovation with legal and ethical frameworks, and the rise of artificial intelligence as a clinical partner. Whether you're grappling with policy, clinical informatics, or imaging breakthroughs, these works offer a roadmap.
If you’re navigating healthcare data privacy challenges, start with "Electronic Health Records and Medical Big Data". For foundational knowledge in informatics, combine "Biomedical Informatics" with "Clinical Informatics Study Guide" for exam readiness. Meanwhile, those focused on AI applications will find "Intelligence-Based Medicine" and the deep dive into neural networks invaluable.
Alternatively, you can create a personalized Medical Computer Applications book to bridge general principles with your unique needs. These books can help you accelerate your learning journey and confidently shape the future of healthcare technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm overwhelmed by choice – which book should I start with?
Start with "The Creative Destruction of Medicine" for a visionary overview of digital health, then dive into "Biomedical Informatics" for foundational concepts.
Are these books too advanced for someone new to Medical Computer Applications?
Not at all. Books like "Information Technology for the Health Professions" offer accessible entry points, while others like "Clinical Informatics Study Guide" support certification prep.
What’s the best order to read these books?
Begin with broad insights in "The Creative Destruction of Medicine," then explore technical and legal aspects, finishing with specialized AI-focused titles.
Do I really need to read all of these, or can I just pick one?
You can select based on your focus—policy, clinical practice, or AI—but combining perspectives enriches your understanding of this complex field.
Are any of these books outdated given how fast Medical Computer Applications changes?
Most are recent editions reflecting current trends; for cutting-edge updates, "Intelligence-Based Medicine" and the deep learning book offer the latest research.
How can I apply these expert books to my specific interests or experience level?
