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 ...

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, ...

Accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM) is the seal of approval for health information management academic programs. It’s a sign ...

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 management has been described as an important part of healthcare delivery. At the Health Information Management Week between April 18 and 21, experts reiterated importance of ...

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 ...