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Health Information Management and Technology
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.
Health Information professionals gather, code, manage, and maintain patient health information. They should be detail-oriented and often function as detectives. Proper coding and information management is necessary for healthcare providers to get reimbursed accurately and in a timely manner. HIM managers supervise coders and analyze data to improve care and resource use.
Heatlh Information Management Career Options:
With a Bachelor's Degree:
- HIM Department Director
- HIM System Manager
- Data Quality Manager
- Chief Privacy Officer
- HIM College Instructor
- Consultant
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With an Associate's Degree:
- Health Data Analyst
- Insurance Claims Analyst
- Records Technician Specialist
- Clinical Coding Specialist
- Physician Practice Manager
- Patient Information Coordinator
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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. |
Featured Online Schools Offering
Health Information Management and Health Information Technology |
| Rasmussen College Online
Applied Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
Rasmussen's Health Information Technology AAS Degree program will prepare students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT). Accredited by CAHIIM, the program provides student with the required high quality education and covers mandatory 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
Reasons to choose Rasmussen College:
- No Cost One-on-One Tutoring
- Dedicated Student Support Services
- Career Services to students with each step of finding a new job
- Job Placement Assistance
- Numerous Financial Aid Programs
Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Health Information Technology program is accredited the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). |
DeVry University Online and Campus U.S. and Canada
Health Information Technology - Associate of Science
DeVry's CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases.
Graduates of the Health Information Technology Associate Degree Program will be able to:
- Perform complex clinical coding tasks
- Support healthcare data anaylsis and management using applications software
- Analyze and manage healthcare data
- Use principles of life sciences and information technology to implement and evaluate solutions to heatlhcare information technology problems
CAHIIM accredited HIT Associate Degree programs are also available at the following DeVry campus locations:
- California : Long Beach, Pomona, Sherman Oaks
- Georgia : Atlanta, Decatur
- Illinois : Chicago
- New Jersey : North Brunswick
- Pennsylvania : Philadelphia
- Texas : Houston, Irving
Technical Management / Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
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. Some of the positions available with a bachelor's degree include HIM Department Director, Health Information System Manager, Chief Privacy Officer, Clinical Data Specialist, Information Security Manager and Product Marketing Specialist. The online program of the HIM BS Degree has been accredited by CAHIIM.
Reasons to choose DeVry University:
- Recognized leader in technology based education for over 75 years
- Access to latest technology and tools, including up-to-date coding and chart management lab software and industry standard curriculum
- 80% of 2007 HIT graduates were employed in their field
DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA). The Health Information Technology Associate Degree is CAHIIM accredited for the online program and at the Long Beach, Pomona, Sherman Oaks, Atlanta, Decatur, Chicago, North Brunswick, Philadelphia, and Irving campuses. The Technical Management Bachelor Degree with a Specialization in Health Information Management is CAHIIM accredited for the online program. |
University of Cincinnati Online
Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
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.
The Health Information Management BS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Data Management
- Clinical Data Management
- Applied Reiumbursement Methods
- Computer Systems in Healthcare
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Quality Management and Performance Improvement
Reasons to choose University of Cincinnati:
- Experienced Staff
- Innovative Curriculum
- Competitive Tuition
- Devoted Student Support Team
UC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). |
Campus Based Programs Offering
Health Information Management and Health Information Technology |
| California |
DeVry University Long Beach, Pomona, Sherman Oaks
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| Georgia |
DeVry University Atlanta, Decatur
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| Illinois |
DeVry University Chicago
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Rasmussen College Rockford
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| Minnesota |
Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park
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| New Jersey |
DeVry University North Brunswick
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| Pennsylvania |
DeVry University Philadelphia
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| Texas |
DeVry University Houston, Irving
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