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Health Information Administration Outcomes & Career Options
The Health Information Administrator manages health information systems that serve the needs of patients, the healthcare team, and the administration staff. These administrators have opportunities to assist in the development of health information systems for quality patient care, financial reimbursement, and healthcare quality evaluations.
One of the career options chosen by Health Information Administrators is the management of a health information department. Here the manager will determine department policies, budget department resources and provide leadership in planning and organizing the department. Many Health Information Administrators are employed by hospitals and medical centers in large urban areas. Others find employment opportunities within insurance companies, health management organizations, software vendors and in private facilities.Educational Qualifications
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Career information adapted from:
U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (May 2016). Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh