Medical records are kept for seven years and may be retrieved through the HIM department. To obtain medical records, a valid authorization must be completed and signed by the patient if over 18 years ...

HIMSS, CHIME seek to separate health IT, health informatics, health information management occupations As the Standard Occupation Classification Policy Committee is making revisions to its ...

The growth of health information technology has revolutionized the way hospitals operate. A lofty 98% of large hospitals have certified health information technology, according to a 2015 survey from ...

In my role as a subspecialist physician, I’ve worked in diverse settings—from independent outpatient practices to academic centers and hospital systems. Each environment presents unique challenges, ...

When managed efficiently and effectively, health information provides time-saving and sometimes life-saving data to medical care providers. The information helps doctors, nurses, pharmacists, ...

An association of health information managers, clinical coders, and clinical documentation specialists in Australia has released a guideline for adopting clinical coding AI solutions. The guideline ...

Healthcare data and its use to create better patient outcomes can be found in most health professions, whether directly or indirectly. The minor in Health Information Management helps prepare students ...

Health information is changing our health and health care delivery. Saint Louis University's health information management minor introduces the management of the important asset of health information ...