Informatics Guide to Healthcare

Mary Joy Garcia-Dia, DNP, RN, FAAN, FHIMSS, is a nationally recognized author, nursing informatics specialist, and community advocate whose career spans over three decades at the intersection of healthcare innovation, digital transformation, and equity. As a thought leader, she has written extensively on topics including nursing leadership, informatics, resilience, and responsible technology adoption, contributing to foundational texts and peer-reviewed publications that shape the future of nursing practice. A fellow of the American Academy of Nursing, New York Academy of Medicine, and the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS), Dr. Garcia-Dia holds leadership roles actively engaging in various committees (Information Technology Expert Panel, AI Taskforce, Nursing Education and Networking Taskforce, Nursing Informatics Committee workgroup on Social Determinants of Health (SDOH)). Her influence extends across professional nursing organizations such as American Nurses Association (ANA), Philippine Nurses Assocation of America (PNAA), National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations (NCEMNA), where she advances initiatives that promote ethical technology integration, inclusive leadership, and culturally responsive care. Dr. Garcia-Dia is widely recognized for her ability to bridge policy, education, and practice, and she actively mentors emerging nurse leaders. Her work exemplifies the power of informatics to drive meaningful change—empowering nurses, improving systems, and addressing disparities through data-driven, patient-centered innovation.Olga Kagan, PhD, RN, FHIMSS, FAAAAI, FIEL, is a nurse educator, scientist, and entrepreneur, with expertise in nursing informatics. As a co-editor of The Informatics Guide to Healthcare: From Insight to Action, Dr. Kagan brings extensive experience in leveraging technology for improved healthcare outcomes and in driving innovation. She is the founder and president of the nonprofit Food Allergy Nursing Association (FANA) and President-Elect of Society of Scientists, Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Leaders (SONSIEL) where she co-founded the Collaborative Healthcare Innovation, Research & Problem Solving (CHIRPS) group. As a current chair of the New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM)’s Nursing Section, she works toward health equity and improving public health. As an associate professor, Dr. Kagan shares her expertise with students, contributes to textbooks, mentors nurses, and advises health-tech start-ups. A recognized thought leader, she has served on numerous committees and boards for organizations vital to healthcare technology and innovation, such as Health Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS), American Nurses Association (ANA), and American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI). She has received multiple awards for her contributions to nursing leadership, mentorship, and research, and has been featured in media, TV, and online platforms. In 2025, she was a recipient of Nursing Informatics Leadership Changemaker, a Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)-Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI) Partner Award.

• 1. Introduction, 2. Patient-Centered Care, 3. Patient Portals, 4. Addressing Clinical Documentation Burden, 5. Leveraging Technology and Data in Driving Health Literacy and Health Equity, 6. Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity, 7. Ethical Use of Emerging Technologies in Healthcare, 8. Healthcare Interoperability, 9. HIPAA Revisited, Privacy and Confidentiality, and Cybercrimes, 10. Challenges with Integration, Access, and Security/Global EMR, 11. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, 12. Emerging Technologies, 13. Telehealth Evolution towards Virtual Integrated Care, 14. The Evolving Role of Nurses in Informatics and Healthcare, 15. Evangelizing a Culture of Innovation,

Fantastic! I am not sure there is a more qualified industry duo than Olga Kagan and Mary Joy Garcia Dia to write the definitive The Informatics Guide to Healthcare: From Insight to Action. This book is an essential read for aspiring and current healthcare informatics professionals. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the field, featuring insights from experts across nursing, medicine, and technology. Each chapter delves into critical topics like patient-centered care, clinical documentation, and health equity, providing practical tools and case studies. The guide emphasizes the importance of ethical technology use, interoperability, and innovation in healthcare. It serves as a valuable resource for professionals seeking to enhance their skills and navigate the dynamic landscape of healthcare information technology effectively. The Informatics Guide to Healthcare: From Insight to Action should be required reading for everyone in our field.Edward MarxCEO, Marx AdvisoryIn their book, The Informatics Guide to Healthcare: From Insight to Action, Garcia-Dia and Kagan provide all healthcare professionals interested in informatics with an informative guide to chart their future work. The beauty of the work is the practical examples and tools to guide the reader in their future applications of technology to solve healthcare challenges. And, most importantly, the authors and editors never lose their focus on the ultimate benefit of technology applications: enhancement of patient-centered care.Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN, FNAP,Director, Marian K. Shaughnessy Nurse Leadership AcademyElizabeth Brooks Ford Professor of NursingFrances Payne Bolton School of NursingDistinguished University Professor, Case Western Reserve UniversityThe Informatics Guide to Healthcare: From Insight to Action is the essential guide for the next generation of informaticists. This book examines the latest issues and future challenges that healthcare and healthcare professionals will encounter. I highly recommend that it be added to your resource collection.Ernest Grant, PhD, RN, FADLN, FAANVice Dean for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Duke University School of Nursing Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and BelongingImmediate Past President of the American Nurses Association This book powerfully articulates the vital role of informatics in shaping the future of care. As a 'quest,' it beautifully guides readers through the practical essentials and cutting-edge concepts needed to become effective agents of change in modern healthcare. A must-read for any nurse and informatics professional committed to healthcare transformation.Dr. Sigal Shafran Tikva, CCRN, MPH,MHA,PhDEntrepreNurseFounder & Head, Research & Innovation Center in Nursing at HadassahHead of Master degree “Health Informatics, JCTHead of Innovation Hub & Organizational Success, GHLFThe Informatics Guide to Healthcare: From Insight to Action is an important resource for nurses navigating the ever-evolving world of healthcare technology. As well-known experts in the field, Olga Kagan and Mary Joy Garcia-Dia have compiled the insights, tools, and real-world applications needed to understand and lead in the field of nursing informatics. Importantly, the National Academy of Medicine report on "The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity" explicitly states the need for nurses to pay particular attention to the integration of social determinants into their daily practice via informatics. The recommendation states: All public and private health care systems should incorporate nursing expertise in designing, generating, analyzing, and applying data to support initiatives focused on social determinants of health and health equity using diverse digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and other innovative technologies". The report is also quite explicit in the need for health care organizations to hire nurses with requisite expertise in informatics (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2021, National Academies Press, pp 366-367). With these recommendations as fundamental principles for better patient care, this book offers the "how to" with practical strategies, case studies and ethical guidance, all through the lens of the vital role that nurses play. Consider this your action-oriented guidebook for better patient care through the expertise of nursing.Susan Hassmiller, RN, PhD, FAANPresident and CEO, SULU Coaching and ConsultingRobert Wood Johnson Foundation, Senior Advisor for Nursing Emeritus