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What is Health Information? Health Information isn’t just medical records anymore. When the transition from paper records to electronic medical records took place many additional roles were discovered. Health Information Specialists and Technicians were already subject matter experts with patient records and soon became the “go to” for all innovation relative to the new EMRs. […]
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Overview of HIPAA Introduction If you’ve been to the doctor’s office, a hospital or even a dentist office in the last decade you’re most likely familiar with the form you’re required to sign regarding your private health information and your rights. This is called the “Notice of Privacy Practices”. Have you ever read the form
If you’ve been a Medical Coder for long, you’ll remember a time before CAC or computer assisted coding was implemented. Back when code books were the tool a coder had to use. Most coders would look forward to the new code books to print in October every year (I still do) that would highlight all
Have you read the requirements for a coding position recently or an HIM Specialist only to discover the requirements include a minimum of a 2-year degree along with credentials and several years of experience? This can be discouraging to recent graduates with a HIM degree or to others simply looking to make a career change.
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Obtaining your health information should be a top priority in 2021. Maintaining your own Personal Health Record or PHR can provide a detailed history of your medical care which can prove to be a necessary resource if you have complex medical conditions, receiving care from various physicians, or if you have family assisting in your
Whether you are a high school graduate looking for an exciting major to pursue in college or if you are a seasoned professional looking to make a career change, HIM or Health Information Management could be just what you are looking for. Health Information Management has many positions and career levels available for both the
