The fast growing field of Health Information Management is an excellent career choice for individuals who want to work in healthcare but not work directly with patients. Federal legislation has mandated that patient information be entered into computer databases and that patient records be kept electronically. This push for advanced health information technology has created a need for trained and educated professionals.

Heatlh Information Management Career Options:

Health Information Technology Salary
According to The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), the median annual salary for entry level medical records and health information management specialists was $48,000 in 2008. With professional experience, the middle 50 percent earned $60,000 to $86,000 in 2008. The lowest 10 percent earned under $32,000 while the top 10 percent earned over $200,000. As in all fields, salaries can differ based on education, experience, location, and employer.

To be eligible for the RHIT exam, candidates must have earned an associate degree in health information management or technology accredited by CAHIIM.

To be eligible for the RHIA exam, candidates must have completed a bachelor degree level health information management program accredited by CAHIIM.

Health Information Technology - AAS
Rasmussen's Health Information Technology AAS Degree program is accredited by CAHIIM and will prepare students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

The program includes topics such as:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
• Ambulatory Care Coding
• Intro to Health Information Management
• Medical Insurance and Billing
• Quality Analysis and Management
• Pathology
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Medical Coding Practicum
• Healthcare Information Technologies

Health Information Technology - AAS
DeVry's CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases. Graduates of this program will be prepared to take the RHIT certification exam. The Health Information Technology AAS Degree program is available online and at select DeVry campus locations.

Technical Management / Health Information Management - BS
This online degree program in Technical Management with a technical specialty in Health Information Management (HIM) provides the experience and knowledge students need to progress in their profession. CAHIIM accreditation has been granted only to the online program for this Health Information Management BS Degree.

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org. Keller Graduate School of Management is included in this accreditation. In New York, DeVry University operates as DeVry College of New York. DeVry University operates as DeVry Institute of Technology in Calgary, Alberta. DeVry is certified to operate by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia. AC0060. DeVry University is authorized for operation by the THEC. www.state.tn.us/thec. Nashville Campus - 3343 Perimeter Hill Dr., Nashville, TN 37211 Program availability varies by location.

Health Information Management - Post Bachelor's Certificate
This CAHIIM accredited online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management allows experienced health care, business, and IT professionals to become eligible for the highly-valued Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification. This online program can be completed in as few as 11 courses. Graduates are eligible to register for the national Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA) credential examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Over 90 percent of our graduates pass the exam, consistently scoring above the national mean in both overall and subject-specific areas.

University of Illinois at Chicago also offers:

• Health Informatics - MS
• Health Informatics - Certificate (Post-Bachelor's)
• Health Informatics - Certificate (Post-Master's)

Health Information Technology - AAS
Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information management field.

IT / Information Systems / Health Informatics - Bachelor of Science
Students of the health informatics specialization will examine data modeling and management for the twenty-first century health care industry. They will review the wide variety of health care information available, focusing on quality, laws, regulations, and standards. Students will learn to design and develop health care IT application components, and gain foundational IT knowledge to support smarter decision making.

Kaplan University is pursuing Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) accreditation for the online Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program. Once the Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology is awarded initial accreditation from CAHIIM, graduates of the program may sit for the certification exam to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

• Healthcare Administration - BS
  (Advanced Start and BS to MHA Options Available)
• Healthcare Administration - MHA

Health Information Management - MSIT
This Health Information Management master’s specialization offers health care-focused course work on information systems, databases, system security, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics. The curriculum follows the model curriculum of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and was developed to align with the criteria of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Information and Information Management (CAHIIM). It is designed to help you use information management and security to support efficient, accurate health care delivery and management. People who choose this specialization are often IT professionals pursuing health information management or consulting positions in hospitals, clinics, and health care systems.

Health Information Management - AAS
Northwestern College's CAHIIM accredited online associate's degree in Health Information Technology prepares students to enter this growing field. Students of this program will complete a curriculum that qualifies them to organize and evaluate medical records, code patient records according to standard classifications, consult with physicians to clarify diagnoses and treatment, and use computer programs to tabulate and analyze data. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIT certification exam.

Health Information Management - BS
This CAHIIM accredited Health Information Management Bachelor of Science degree is designed for the busy working professional who wants to advance their career without sacrificing their responsibilities at work and at home. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take the RHIA certification exam.

• Health Administration - MHA

Health Information Management - MSIT
This Health Information Management master’s specialization offers health care-focused course work on information systems, databases, system security, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics. The curriculum follows the model curriculum of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and was developed to align with the criteria of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Information and Information Management (CAHIIM). It is designed to help you use information management and security to support efficient, accurate health care delivery and management. People who choose this specialization are often IT professionals pursuing health information management or consulting positions in hospitals, clinics, and health care systems.

• Health Administration - BS

Health Information Technology - AAS
The CAHIIM accredited comprehensive online Health Information Technology AAS degree program covers the technical aspects of the industry including healthcare compliance, necessary computer usage, healthcare data applications, advanced health information coding, and more. Basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology are also covered, as well as human resource management essentials. Within less than two years of study, you'll complete 17 courses in subjects including Pharmacology, Pathophsyiology, Health Systems and Procedures, Healthcare Data Applications, and much more. The program includes four Professional Practice Experiences or internships.

Health Information Technology - AAS
In as little as 16 months students can earn the AAS in Health Information Technology. The program prepares students to work for hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, home healthcare services, clinics and insurance companies. Students will become proficient in advanced coding and billing, data analysis, database management, medical records management and much more.

Health Information Technology - AAS
NAU's Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Information Technology (HIT) is an excellent career choice if you see yourself working in the in-demand health care field, but not directly with patients. As a graduate of this program, it may be your job to verify the completeness and accuracy of medical records and data entry into computer systems to ensure medical record quality; to use technology to analyze for quality and efficiency of patient care; to code patient diagnoses and procedures for research or reimbursement purposes; or to work in specialized registries that maintain data for medical research. NAU is currently pursuing program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) to allow graduates of the HIT program to be eligible to take the certification examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

ITM / Healthcare Information Management - MS
Technology touches every aspect of business, and graduates of the MS-ITM program are prepared to set the pace, bringing a values-centered perspective to the business world. The course of study provides a synergy between technology and management and is designed to meet the demands of the constantly evolving business-technology environment. Students will learn to be responsible leaders who will shape how information technology drives business success.

To control expenditures and continue providing quality health care, many medical facilities are turning to information technology to improve efficiency and effectiveness. The Health Information Management concentration of the online MS in Information Technology Management program combines business, IT and health care knowledge to create leaders who can manage the implementation of these IT solutions.

HA / Health Information Systems - BS
The BSHA Program is designed to integrate a foundation of general education and applied sciences with the expertise that prepares the graduate for professional careers in a variety of health care or related health settings. The curriculum addresses the basic body of knowledge, understanding, and skills identified as relevant to health care services such as management, finance and accounting, legal and ethical parameters, health and disease factors, and human and information resources. In addition, majors provide the student with initial educational preparation for careers in long term care and health information systems.

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• Health Care Administration / Medical Records - AA
• Health Administration / Informatics - MHA

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