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Health Information Technology Employer Needs Survey: An Assessment Instrument for Workforce Planning
Author: Fenton, Susan H.; Joost, Elizabeth; Gongora, Jimena; Patterson, Davis G; Andrilla, C. Holly A; Skillman, Susan M
Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management
Publication Date: December 2013
Abstract
The widespread implementation of electronic health records (EHRs) has resulted in an increased need for a well-trained health information technology (HIT) workforce. The Texas HIT Workforce Development Project was initiated with an assessment of HIT employer needs as one....
Competencies for Global Health Informatics Education: Leveraging the US Experience
Author: Cortelyou-Ward, Kendall; Kahlon, Summerpal; Noblin, Alice
Source: Educational Perspectives in Health Informatics and Information Management
Publication Date: December 2013
Abstract
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has encouraged unprecedented expansion of the health information technology (HIT) industry and offers strong employment opportunities for those that qualify. However, academic institutions have been slow to address the changing n....
Academic Advisor (November 2013)
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: November 2013
bimonthly e-newsletter for HIM educators
Evaluation of the Information Technology Professionals in Health Care (“Workforce”) Program - Summative Report
Author: Lowell, Kristina; National Opinion Research Center (NORC); U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology
Source: Government (U.S.)
Publication Date: November 2013
Final report indicates the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT's Workforce Development Program exceeded projections to bolster the health IT workforce.
Tale of Two Professions: Health Information Management and Biomedical/Health Informatics Converge at OHSU
Author: Hersh, William R; Valerius, Joanne D
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: October 2013
The disciplines of health information management (HIM) and biomedical and health informatics (informatics) have many historical differences, from the focus of their work to their academic roots. HIM has most often been seen as an operational profession, typically grouped among “allie....
Certification Connection Fall 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: October 2013
The quarterly newsletter for HIM certified professionals, containing information on professional development, industry news, continuing education, announcements, upcoming events, and other tools for success.
Academic Advisor Newsletter September 2013
Author: AHIMA
Source: AHIMA newsletter
Publication Date: September 2013
bimonthly e-newsletter for HIM educators
Healthcare's Data Revolution: How Data is Changing the Industry and Reshaping HIM's Roles
Author: Eramo, Lisa A
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2013
The hunger for analyzed healthcare data to improve delivered care and to better meet quality measures is spurring a revolution in healthcare. Providers are demanding better health IT systems that allow HIM and data analytics professionals to sift through large amounts of data and turn it i....
Show Me the Data
Author: Taylor, Lisa Brooks
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: September 2013
With the establishment of the National Quality Forum's National Quality Strategy, which sets the direction for achieving better, affordable care and healthier people and communities, providers, payers, and patients are seeing a shift in payment methodologies from volume-based to value-base....
Reengineering the Professional Practice Experience: With Participation Declining, One HIM Program Decided to Revamp its PPE Offering
Author: Manger, Barbara J.; Kirk, Kathleen M
Source: Journal of AHIMA
Publication Date: August 2013
Educators are facing challenging times in placing students in professional practice experience sites (PPE). These challenges are brought on by changes in the health industry work settings and demands, as well as the change in student demographics and personal commitments. Faculty in the he....
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