Health Informatics vs. Health Information Management UNE Online guide for determining the difference between and Health Information Management

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HEALTH INFORMATICS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DEFINITION: DEFINITION: Health Informatics connects people, technology, and data to Health Information Management is the management of personal better improve healthcare outcomes and safety by supporting health information in hospitals or other healthcare organizations operational and technological advancements globally. that enable the delivery of quality healthcare to the public. Drives operational efficiencies that enable streamlined Accumulation, storage, and accuracy of patient data comprehensive care and the protection of patient data Manage healthcare data and information resources Health data collection, storage, extraction, manipulation, Health information management deals largely with patient or reporting, and communications through technologies like individual-related data wearables, Apps, and Ensures privacy and confidentiality of health information Design, configure, and manage health information and clinical through compliance support systems

SALARY RANGES: SALARY RANGES: Starting $50,000 to $75,000 Starting $35,000 to $45,000 Mid-level to Executive $80,000 to $175,000+ Mid-level to Executive between $80,000 and $100,000

CORE CURRICULA: CORE CURRICULA: Information Technology: Network Architecture, Information Technology: Medical Records, Content, Use and Hardware-Software Integration, Systems Theory, Storage of patient data, Coding, Classifications of diseases and Database Design, and Programming billing codes Healthcare Systems: Informatics, Healthcare Organization, Healthcare Systems: Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Information Systems, Clinical Systems, Healthcare Finance, Physiology, Medications, Organization, Quality Quality, Regulation People and Processes: Speech, Communications, Project People and Processes: Project Management, Team Management, Ethics Development, Organizational Behavior, Communication, Ethics and Leadership, Telehealth, User Experience, Human Factors, Wearables LEARN MORE ABOUT UNE ONLINE’S PROGRAMS IN HEALTH INFORMATICS AT online.une.edu OR CALL US AT (855) 751-4445

HEALTH INFORMATICS HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT JOB TITLES: JOB TITLES: Health Informatics Analyst Medical Records Manager Health Information System Manager Quality Manager Telehealth Coordinator Documentation Auditor/Reviewer Health App Developer Patient Information Coordinator Interoperability, Interfacing and Usability Management Billing Coder Applications Software Consulting Medical Biller Database Analyst /Administrators Privacy Officer Clinical Analyst Compliance Officer Clinical System Trainer Data Quality Manager – Clinical and Administrative Systems Analyst Health Information Management Director

JOB DUTIES/ROLES: JOB DUTIES/ROLES: Design and develop clinical information systems and processes Organize and manage patient data contained in the that improve quality, effectiveness, and efficiency of care medical record Design, develop, and assess emerging technologies Code health information for reimbursement and research Clinical systems software development Ensure compliance to governmental regulations related to Provide data management and analytical skills as well as ensure patient data data security and quality Enhance the quality and uses of data within the Design and maintain medical and health databases, computer networks, and internet or multimedia applications Summarize data into useful information Set and maintain standards for electronic health records and Comply with standards and regulations regarding other emerging technologies health information Design and maintenance of protocols based on evidence Protect the privacy and security of patient health information Evaluation of the impact of information technology on the Ensure health information is complete and available to clinical process, clinical outcome, organizations, and resources legitimate users Application of technology tools in healthcare Monitor electronic and paper-based documentation, process and use health data for billing and reporting purposes

EMPLOYERS: EMPLOYERS: Hospitals Hospitals Care organizations Health Information Management Departments Medical groups and clinics Medical groups and clinics Research and Academics Health insurance organizations Healthcare startups and app developers Research organizations Policy organizations Policy based organizations laboratories Technology companies Hardware and software vendors Health information technology suppliers Consulting organizations