The province is about to invest $25 million dollars in Saint Mary’s University, for a series of new programs in healthcare data analysis.
Will which help bring a new level data-informed decision making to our healthcare system.
“Data and analytics are transforming the way people around the world live and work, and they have the opportunity to revolutionize our healthcare services as well,” said Brian Wong, Minister of Advanced Education. “We’re fortunate to have post-secondary institutions like Saint Mary’s that are ready to help us train the workforce we need to take advantage of these modern tools.”
With this investment, the university will:
— develop a diploma program in healthcare analytics that will help healthcare workers bring a new level of data-informed decision-making to Nova Scotia’s healthcare system
— provide a business administration program for healthcare administrators, office directors and family doctors
— work with Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC) to expand options for students to combine college and university learning.
Minister of Health, Michelle Thompson says, “The patient is at the centre of every decision we make. When our healthcare system has the information it needs to react quickly to changes and challenges, the result is better, faster patient care. This is a great investment in the future of students, healthcare professionals, patients and our province.”
Quick Facts:
— more than 70 NSCC programs offer courses that count toward a university degree
— a two-year NSCC diploma may be recognized for up to two years of a four-year university degree
— currently, SMU recognizes NSCC diplomas in four disciplines
Nova Scotia recently made a series of investments to improve healthcare, including yesterday’s announcement of $59 million toward a new medical school at Cape Breton University.
