Health Information Management
                     HEALTH INFORMATION 
MANAGEMENT
Introduction
• Health information management is the collection analysis, storage and protection of the quality of 
patient health information. 
• This information can be either paper-based, a combination of paper and digital (hybrid) or as is more 
often the case, a fully electronic health record (EHR).
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Advanced Technology
• HIM professionals are using advanced technology as they perform most HIM-related functions. The 
HIM professional must have a wide range of knowledge, including HIPAA laws that protect patient 
privacy, data analysis and how to harness computer systems that collect data.
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Role of a Health Information Management
• The role of a Health Information Management (HIM) professional is more important than you may 
initially think. They are essential to making sure your healthcare experience – from your doctor’s 
appointment or hospital visit through your insurance claim – goes smoothly.
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Skills needed for a career in health information management
• There are several important skills needed for a career in health information management, including 
analytical skills, attention to detail, clear communication, problem solving, critical thinking, 
technological and leadership skills. 
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Healthcare jobs are in demand
• Healthcare offers many different job opportunities and it is never boring or stationary – it is 
continuously evolving. The proliferation of technology in healthcare makes HIM an exciting career 
choice.
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Where do HIM professionals work?
• HIM offers a choice of many career paths from technical work to overseeing an entire HIM 
department in a variety of settings. 
• HIM professionals are employed by hospitals, physician offices, surgery centers, long-term care 
facilities, consulting firms, government agencies and even insurance companies. 
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Career in health information management
• Bachelor of Science in HIM can be completed in a little as 36 months
• Diploma in Insurance Billing and Coding can be completed in 12 months.
• Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Management can be completed in 
20 months
• Associate and Associate of Applied Science in Insurance Billing and Coding can be completed in 20 
months
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Functions of Health Information Management 
• Health information management encompasses coding and revenue cycle, informatics, data analytics, 
and information governance. 
• Coding and revenue cycle management includes assigning diagnostic and procedural codes for billing 
to managing the revenue flow from the patient registration to final discharge. 
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Functions of Health Information Management Cont.
• Informatics oversees the technology aspects of managing health information, whereas data analytics 
manages the integrity of data through mapping and quality improvement processes. 
• Information governance focuses on HIM operations and compliance and ensures the protection of 
protected health information (PHI).
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