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Introduction to Information Systems
for Health Information Technology
Chapter 15: Role of H I M Professionals in Information Systems
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Learning Objectives
Compare various technology-driven roles performed by health
information management (H I M) professions
Identify information technology tasks performed by H I M
professionals in traditional and nontraditional settings
Explain why H I M professionals are qualified for the various
technology-driven roles

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Introduction, 1
H I M
• Ensures availability, accuracy and protection of clinical information
• Used for patient care and administrative purposes
Health informatics
• Knowledge, information processing and communication
• Used in medical practice, education and research
• Includes technology required

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Introduction, 2
H I M professionals more involved with technology
Skills are evolving
Liaison between I S staff and healthcare providers

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Health Information Management and Technology
Competencies, 1
Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information
Management Education (C A H I I M)
Health data structure, content, and standards
Information protection: access, disclosure, archival, privacy, and
security
Healthcare privacy, confidentiality, legal issues, and ethical issues

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Health Information Management and Technology
Competencies, 2
Information and communication technologies
Data, information, and file structures
Data storage and retrieval
Informatics, analytics, and data use
Revenue management

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Health Information Management and Technology
Competencies, 3
Compliance
Leadership

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Health Information Management and Technology Competencies—
C A H I IM
Analytics
• Turning data into information and knowledge
• Used in decision-making

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Skills Required of H I M Professionals, 1
Data management
Data analysis
System analysis
System implementation
Health data structure

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Skills Required of H I M Professionals, 2
Documentation requirements
Data quality
Information system management
Privacy and security

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Skills Required of H I M Professionals, 3
Coding
Reimbursement
Commission on Certification for Health Information and Information
Management (C C H I I M)
Registered health information administrator (R H I A)
Registered health information technician (R H I T)

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Skills Required of H I M Professionals, 4
Certified in healthcare privacy and security (CHPS)
Certified in health data analytics (CHDA)
Certified professional in health informatics (CPHI)
Certified coding specialist (CCS)
Certified documentation improvement professional (CDIP)

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Roles by Setting—Healthcare Facilities
Traditional roles
I S department
Finance
Revenue cycle management
Quality improvement

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Roles by Setting—Vendors
System development
Customer service
System implementation
Training

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Roles by Setting—Consulting Firm
Interim management
Coding
Information systems training
Information systems implementation

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Roles by Setting—Government Agencies, 1
Traditional roles
Data collection
Data analysis
Standards development

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Roles by Setting—Government Agencies, 2
Monitoring compliance
Public health
Research

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Roles by Setting—Standards Development Organizations
Development of standards
Implementation of standards
Educating public
Ensuring sound H I M principles

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Roles by Setting—Educational Facilities
Educators

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Roles by Function—Traditional H I M Information System
Job Titles and Descriptions, 1
Systems analyst
System implementation
Project manager
System development
Technical support

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Roles by Function—Traditional H I M Information System
Job Titles and Descriptions, 2
Information system trainer
Vendor sales team member
Chief clinical informatics officer
Director of clinical informatics
Research and development scientist

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Roles by Function—Traditional H I M Information System
Job Titles and Descriptions, 3
Mapping specialist
Data integrity analyst
Clinical informatics coordinator

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Roles by Setting—Contemporary H I M Information
Systems Job Titles, 1
Informatics researcher
Data analyst
Content analyst
Chief technology officer
Vice president of information technology

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Roles by Setting—Contemporary H I M Information
Systems Job Titles, 2
Data quality manager
Data architect
Chief security officer

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H I M Reimagined (H I M R) Initiative, 1
Future of H I M
Areas to be addressed
• Healthcare environment
• Trends at colleges and universities
• Needs of workforce

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H I M Reimagined (H I M R) Initiative, 2
Recommendations
• Increasing the number of AHIMA members holding graduate degrees
• Increasing the research related to H I M and health informatics
• Increasing opportunities for specialization in H I M
• Revising the R H I T certification to become R H I T (+Specialty)

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H I M Reimagined Initiative—R H I T+
Sit for R H I T+ specialty certification