Health Information : 5th Edition - Management of a Strategic Resource

Health Information : 5th Edition - Management of a Strategic Resource
ISBN: 9780323263481
Publication Date: 12 March 2015

Uncover the latest information you need to know when entering the growing health information management job market with Health Information: Management of a Strategic Resource, 5th Edition.

Following the AHIMA standards for education for both two-year HIT programs and four-year HIA programs, this new edition boasts dynamic, state-of-the-art coverage of health information management, the deployment of information technology, and the role of the HIM professional in the development of the electronic health record. An easy-to-understand approach and expanded content on data analytics, meaningful use, and public health informatics content, plus a handy companion website, make it even easier for you to learn to manage and use healthcare data.

Key Features

• Did You Know? boxes highlight interesting facts to enhance learning.
• Self-assessment quizzes test your learning and retention, with answers available on the companion Evolve website.
• Learning features include a chapter outline, key words, common abbreviations, and learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, and references at the end.
• Diverse examples of healthcare deliveries, like long-term care, public health, home health care, and ambulatory care, prepare you to work in a variety of settings.
• Interactive student exercises on Evolve, including a study guide and flash cards that can be used on smart phones.
• Coverage of health information infrastructure and systems provides the foundational knowledge needed to effectively manage healthcare information.
• Applied approach to Health Information Management and Health Informatics gives you problem-solving opportunities to develop proficiency.

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