Fundamentals Of Law For Health Informatics And Information Management 4e

Health law is a rapidly changing field, and students entering the HIM fields require the most recent knowledge to move the profession forward and achieve legal compliance. This revised reprint of Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management contains updates to the second edition. New features and major updates in to this edition include: Medical Identity Theft and Red Flags Rule Contracts, Antitrust, and Corporate Healthcare Liability 2013 HIPAA Privacy and Security updates under ARRA and HITECH updates, including Breach Notification Requirements Meaningful Use E-Discovery Security Safeguard Mechanisms Key Features Online resources include a linked reference list Addresses topics critical to effective HIM practice Instructor manual available online

Health law is a rapidly changing field, and students entering the health informatics and information management (HIIM) fields require the most recent knowledge to move the profession forward and achieve legal compliance. The second edition of Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management updates and expands the 2009 edition. Key Features Ensures learning and retention with Check Your Understanding questions in each chapter Easy reference to resources and appendixes on CD-ROM Addresses topics critical to effective HIIM practice In-depth discussion of new regulations Instructor manual available online

Develop all of the skills you need to write clear, concise, and defensible patient/client care notes using a variety of tools, including SOAP notes. This is the ideal resource for any health care professional needing to learn or improve their skills—with simple, straight forward explanations of the hows and whys of documentation. It also keeps pace with the changes in Physical Therapy practice today, emphasizing the Patient/Client Management and WHO’s ICF model.

The Best Selling Text in the Field Updated for the New Era of Health Care IT "This is the most comprehensive and authoritative book available for the field today." —Mark L. Diana, PhD, assistant professor and MHA program director, School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine, Tulane University "With health care information technology now in the national policy spotlight, this book should be required reading for every health care administrator and student." —Mark Leavitt, MD, PhD, chairman, Certification Commission for Healthcare Information Technology "The book provides an excellent overview of foundational principles and practical strategies—a valuable reference for health administration and health informatics students and professionals." —Eta S. Berner, EdD, professor, Department of Health Services Administration, University of Alabama, Birmingham "The authors skillfully provide the tools necessary to facilitate movement from a paper-based to an electronic health record environment while championing the importance of managing in such an environment." — Melanie S. Brodnik, PhD, director and associate professor, School of Allied Medical Professions, Ohio State University "Deploying health care information technology today is like navigating whitewater in the midst of a raging storm. Leveraging investments while introducing significant change is no easy task. It requires focused attention, a spirit of collaboration, and a willingness to learn from others. This book is written for the IT leader who is willing to tackle these challenges." —Stephanie Reel, CIO and vice provost for Information Technologies, Johns Hopkins University

As information systems become ever more pervasive in an increasing number of fields and professions, workers in healthcare and medicine must take into consideration new advances in technologies and infrastructure that will better enable them to treat their patients and serve their communities. Healthcare Administration: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools, and Applications brings together recent research and case studies in the medical field to explore topics such as hospital management, delivery of patient care, and telemedicine, among others. With a focus on some of the most groundbreaking new developments as well as future trends and critical concerns, this three-volume reference source will be a significant tool for medical practitioners, hospital managers, IT administrators, and others actively engaged in the healthcare field.