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Health Information Management Outcomes & Career Options
The Health Information Management 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 Managers 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.
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U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. (May 2016). Occupational Outlook Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.bls.gov/ooh