Fundamentals Of Law For Health Informatics And Information Management

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

The effective and efficient management of healthcare institutions is key to the successful development of national health systems. In an increasingly digital society, the skills involved in health information management become a primary factor in ensuring this development. Employment is projected to grow in all areas of healthcare, but especially in those related to information management, such as applied informatics, public health informatics and medical informatics. This book, Health Information Management: Empowering Public Health, aims to provide a clear and comprehensive introduction to the study and development of health information management. It is designed for use by university and vocational courses to train allied health professionals. It can also be used as an in-service training tool for new healthcare-facility personnel, for those working in government healthcare institutions, independent billing and health assurance services, or individually by health information specialists. The book describes health information management, and explains how it merges the fields of health care and information technology. Readers will learn logical thinking and communication, and will be introduced to the organizational processes in healthcare institutions, as well as finding out how to organize and analyze health care data; accurately record, store and assess health data; use an electronic patient record system; and provide statistical analysis and interpret the results. The book will be of interest to all those wishing to gain a better insight into what is involved health information management, and to all those studying the subject.

Get more out of your lessons with CASE STUDIES IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, 3rd Edition! More than a collection of fascinating case scenarios, this versatile worktext helps you apply theories to practices in the modern healthcare environment. Case topics cover everything from data management and security to compliance and statistics, while a handy correlation grid highlights the latest RHIA and RHIT domains and competencies to help you prepare for certification exams. The prefect companion for any HIM textbook or simply a reliable desk reference, CASE STUDIES IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, 3rd Edition offers realistic forms and spreadsheets to develop your skills, deepen your understanding of the HIM role, and lay the groundwork for your professional success. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

"Creates a blueprint for success in the health information management (HIM) field. Chapter content is expanded in the fifth edition to prepare students for transitional and changing roles in an electronic health information environment. All chapters are updated to reflect current HIM trends, practices, standards, and legal issues. Written by distinguished leaders in the field, this book guides students through two-year academic programs in preparation for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam and beyond"--

Health Informatics (HI) focuses on the application of Information Technology (IT) to the field of medicine to improve individual and population healthcare delivery, education and research. This extensively updated fifth edition reflects the current knowledge in Health Informatics and provides learning objectives, key points, case studies and references.