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Elsevier(Us) Foundations of Health Information Management - 6E by Davis
Foundations of Health Information Management, 6th Edition is an absolute must for anyone 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 you 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. This edition is organized by CAHIIM competencies to prepare you for the RHIT® credentialing exam, as well as EHR samples, critical-thinking exercises, and expanded coverage of key issues in HIM today.New to this editionNEW! Expanded leadership content discusses career planning and development.NEW! Expanded management narrative includes exercises in policies and procedures; job descriptions; and evaluations, meetings, and minutes.NEW! Coverage of emerging issues addresses information blocking, persistence of hybrid records, and EHR documentation.NEW! Expanded content on data analytics explores secondary uses of data.NEW! Enhanced discussion of registries.NEW! Updated content reflects new ICD-10 codes and organization.NEW! Expanded content on reimbursement and revenue cycle includes Chargemaster and non-acute care settings.NEW! Additional critical-thinking exercises challenge you to apply your knowledge.NEW! Downloadable, customizable glossary is indexed to the chapters.NEW! Enhanced and expanded real-world scenarios demonstrate how key concepts apply to professional practice.