Health Information Management
The health information manager provides leadership in managing confidential medical information systems that serve the needs of patients, health care providers, and the administrative staff. It is an excellent career choice for the person who is seeking a health care profession that combines interests in computer science, business, management, legal procedures, and research. This unique background provides the health information administrator with a wide variety of employment opportunities. These include positions in acute care, outpatient care, long-term care, mental health facilities, insurance companies, governmental agencies, legal offices, and with computer system vendors.
The health information manager will have opportunities to develop health information systems for quality patient care, financial reimbursement, medical research, health care planning, and security of patient information. Many health information managers also have responsibilities that include planning and organizing the medical record department, budgeting department resources, determining department policies and procedures, and evaluating and motivating employees. Because information is vital to quality patient care, the health information manager interacts daily with medical, financial, and administrative staff.
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This profession is best suited for the person who seeks a career in health care and who has interests that are not usually considered health-related with direct patient or hands on care, but working more in an office environment, (i.e., business, computer science, management, etc.) and working directly with other health care providers (i.e. Administrators, Doctors, Nurses, Healthcare Technicians, and other Allied Health Professionals.) It offers a wide variety of career opportunities and a choice of geographical locations. A career in health information management offers a wide range of employment and advancement options.
Full-time salaries in the profession range from entry positions paying approximately $38,000 to $50,000 to advanced positions paying up to $85,000 plus. Management positions may offer earnings as high as $150,000.
Student Outcomes Data for the Graduating Class of 2011
Placement Rate: 100%
Graduate Satisfaction Rate: 100%
Employer Satisfaction Rate 100%
Our Health Information program offerings:
We offer four program options within the field of Health Information. click on the buttons below to learn more about each specialty and program.
For online students- If you live in any of the following states, please note that due to certain states' regulatory requirements for online education, LLU is not accepting residents of these states into online programs: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
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| Specialized Medical Coding Certification | Registered Health Info Administrator Bachelors Degree- For those without a previous degree | Registered Health Info Administrator Bachelors Degree- For those who already have a Bachelors | For HIT graduates or RHIT credentialed professionals |
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| Health Informatics Masters Degree- On Campus New Program |
Health Informatics Masters Degree- Online New Program |
Contact Information
Health Informatics & Information Management
Loma Linda University
School of Allied Health Professions
Nichol Hall, Room 1905
Loma Linda, CA 92350
(909) 558-4976