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Health Information Management

Health Information Management . Leading the advancement and ethical use of quality health information to promote health and wellness world wide. Vision Statement from the American Health Information Management Association. What is HIM? Health Information Management.

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Health Information Management

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  1. Health Information Management Leading the advancement and ethical use of quality health information to promote health and wellness world wide. Vision Statement from the American Health Information Management Association

  2. What is HIM? Health Information Management • Whenever healthcare is provided, medical records must be created, reviewed and stored. • These records can include any or all of the following: 1. Lab results- blood tests, urine tests etc. 2. X- Rays and other radiology procedures 3. Physicians notes 4. Clinical information (nursing notes, physical therapy notes, and many others) 5. A History and Physical Exam 6. Operative and Procedure Reports 7. And much more

  3. All medical providers must keep records of care provided • Hospitals • Physician Offices • Rehabilitation Centers • Nursing Care Centers • Radiology Centers • And all other health care facilities

  4. EHR (Electronic Health Records) • Many hospitals have advanced technology, including electronic health records • The benefits of an EHR are improved: • Quality of patient care • Availability of patient information • Continuity of care • Control of access to confidential patient information • In many cases, use of an EHR allows HIM employees the ability to work from home.

  5. Who do HIM Professionals serve? Patients Physicians Nurses and other clinicians HIM Government Researchers Healthcare Administrators, Billing and Finance

  6. Interested in HIM as a career? • Here are the levels of education available for a career in HIM: Coding/Billing Certificate With a certificate in coding you can earn the following credentials: CCA (Certified Coding Associate), CCS (Certified Coding Specialist) , or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist for Physician Offices) through the American Health Information Management Association.

  7. Interested in a Degree in HIM? • A two year AS degree can help you earn a RHIT (Registered Health Information Technologist) credential. • A four-year BS degree can help you earn a RHIA (Registered Health Information Administrator) credential.

  8. Courses you can expect to take if you are pursuing a career in HIM • Pharmacology and pathophysiology • Department management • Medical coding • Health law • System automations • Healthcare finance • Internship Experiences in a HIM environment

  9. What type of positions are available in HIM? • Coders • Analysts and Auditors • Department Supervisors and Coordinators • Department Directors and Managers • EHR Specialists in Information Technology • Educators and HIM Program Directors • Privacy Officer • And many others

  10. American Health Information Management Association

  11. Florida Health Information Management Association

  12. For more information on HIM careers and education, go to www.AHIMA.org, www.hicareers.com, or www.FHIMA.org

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