Foundations of Health Information Management - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition

by Nadinia A. Davis, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, CCS, FAHIMA

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ISBN: 9780323674973

Publication Date: 11-27-2019

Page Count: 512

Imprint: Elsevier

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Foundations of Health Information Management, 5th Edition is an absolute must for any student beginning a career in HIM. By focusing on healthcare delivery systems, electronic health records, and the processing, maintenance, and analysis of health information, this engaging, easy-to-understand text presents a realistic and practical view of technology and trends in healthcare. It readies students for the role of a Registered Health Information Technician, who not only maintains and secures accurate health documentation, but serves as a healthcare analyst who translates data into useful, quality information that can control costs and further research. The fifth edition follows the CAHIIM 2018 HIM Associate Degree curriculum competencies, preparing students for the RHIT credentialing exam. EHR samples, practice exercises, and new Bloom’s-level Competency Milestone features help ensure mastery of all competencies.

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New to This Edition
- UPDATED! Content organized to follow CAHIIM 2018 HIM Associate Degree curriculum competencies, allowing you to study content that matches your credentialing exam
- NEW! Updated material fully addresses the newest curriculum competencies with the most contemporary picture of the health care landscape and job market
- NEW! Cardinal focus on electronic health record processes in both ambulatory and acute care settings with new screens and images
- UPDATED! Revised Statistics and Data Analytics chapter reinforces the role of the HIM professional as a data analyst, and includes introductory material on research methodologies
- NEW! RHIT review question engine with custom exam and timer functionalities so you can study for the RHIT exam by category, or create timed mock exams
- EXPANDED! Additional application exercises offer more opportunities to strengthen your understanding
- UNIQUE! New Bloom’s-level Competency Milestone features assure instructors of your mastery of all competencies
- NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coding and reimbursement content with hands-on exercises
- NEW! Ethics Challenge and Critical Thinking exercises assess your learning
- EXPANDED! Additional photos and images visually demonstrate HIM concepts and real-life scenarios
Key Features
- UPDATED! Content organized to follow CAHIIM 2018 HIM Associate Degree curriculum competencies, allowing students to study content that matches their credentialing exam
- UNIQUE! New Bloom’s-level Competency Milestone features assure instructors of student mastery of all competencies
- NEW! Cardinal focus on electronic health record processes in both ambulatory and acute care settings with new screens and images
- NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coding and reimbursement content with hands-on exercises
- UPDATED! Revised Statistics and Data Analytics chapter reinforces the role of the HIM professional as a data analyst, and includes introductory material on research methodologies
- NEW! Updated material fully addresses the newest curriculum competencies with the most contemporary picture of the health care landscape and job market
- NEW! RHIT review question engine with custom exam and timer functionalities so students can study for the RHIT exam by category, or create timed mock exams
- NEW! Ethics Challenge and Critical Thinking exercises assess student learning
- EXPANDED! Additional application exercises offer more opportunities to strengthen students’ understanding
- EXPANDED! Additional photos and images visually demonstrate HIM concepts and real-life scenarios
- Clear writing style and easy reading level make reading and studying more time-efficient, and are ideal for 2-year associate degree HIM programs and career schools
- Chapter learning objectives are tied to the CAHIIM curriculum competencies to allow instructors to teach to the test ― and prepare students for success on the credentialing exam
- Professional Profile boxes highlight key HIM professionals within chapter discussions
- SimChart and SimChart for the Medical Office EHR samples demonstrate electronic medical records in use
- Career Tip boxes instruct students on a course of study and work experience required for the position
- Chapter summaries and reviews allow for easy review of each chapter’s main concepts
- Full-color design and illustrations make content more appealing and easier to learn
- Competency Check-In exercises at the end of every main section in each chapter encourage students to review and apply key concepts
Contents

Unit 1: Environment of Healthcare
1. The Health Care Industry
2. Collecting and Storing Health Care Data

Unit 2: Content, Structure, and Processing of Health Information
3. Sources of Data
4. Data Quality and Management

Unit 3: Use and Analysis of Data
5. Code Sets
6. Financial Management
7. Statistics and Data Analytics

Unit 4: Administration and Operations
8. Confidentiality and Compliance
9. Supervision and Training
10. Performance Improvement and Project Management
Authors

Nadinia A. Davis, MBA, RHIA, CHDA, CCS, FAHIMA, Program Coordinator, Health Information Management and Medical Coding Studies, Delaware Technical Community College, Wilmington, Delaware, USA
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