Health Information Management - Manchester Community College - Manchester

Health Information Management from Manchester Community College - Manchester is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, 19 billion dollars will be spent over the next five years to bring electronic record programs to physician practices and hospitals across the country. HIM professionals have a unique set of skills that will enable them to assist with selection of a viable electronic record system and be a valuable member of the implementation team. This program will provide an overview of health care organizations and delivery systems, foundations in Health Information Management and many career enhancing courses such as Medical Terminology, Medical Coding, Insurance and Reimbursement and Legal Issues in Healthcare. Along with developing a strong foundation in HIM through coursework, students will have access to coding and chart management lab software and an opportunity for gain hands-on field experience through internships. Program Mission The mission of the Health Information Management program is to prepare confident, ethical, and competent entry-level health information technicians who will become valued members of a multifaceted, ever-changing health care delivery system. We will provide graduates with the skills, knowledge, and desire for lifelong learning required to meet the needs of our community and to succeed in the fields of health informatics and information management systems. Program Goal/Objectives The successful graduate of this program will be able to: Code diagnostic and procedural data for optimal reimbursement and assist with maintaining revenue cycle and compliance with third party payer guidelines; Manage, process and analyze health data (electronic, paper or scanned) to ensure an accurate and complete medical record and cost effective processing; Formulate and implement health information policies and systems that meet with all national and state laws and regulatory guidelines; Apply principles of management and provide leadership to staff. Participate in Performance Improvement and other quality initiatives. Employment Opportunities The field of Health Information is projected to grow at a rapid pace and, according to the U.S. Dept. of Labor?s Bureau of Labor Statistics , employment of health information technicians is expected to increase by 20% through 2018, much faster than the average for all occupations. Graduates of the program will have employment options that include: Coding Specialist, HIM Department Director, Assistant Director or Supervisor; Clinical Data Analyst; Privacy, Information Security or Compliance Officer and Quality Improvement Specialist and others. Choices for employment range from hospitals to physician practices, ambulatory care centers, rehabilitation facilities, insurance and pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms, software and IT vendors and government agencies. View more details on Manchester Community College - Manchester, NH . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.