The third edition of AHIMA's Pocket Glossary of Health Information Management and Technology is updated to include ARRA, HITECH, meaningful use, and legal health records. Unique and critical vocabulary terms for health information, health informatics, and health IT are defined and described. This easy-to-use, pocket-sized resource is an indispensable resource and reference tool for navigating important health information terms. New entries include: Federal changes with ARRA and HITECH Electronic and legal health records ICD-10 terms, including root operations Emerging issues in health information Each term is reviewed by AHIMA professional practice staff for accuracy, content, and structure.

Over 2500 terms! This handy pocket glossary is the definitive result of the cumulative expertise of AHIMA's premier authors in health information management and technology. All terms have been reviewed by HIM practitioners and educators for technical accuracy, content, and structure. Includes definitions, cross references, and an extensive list of acronyms (including associations and organizations). An excellent portable professional reference or study guide.

Based on extensive experience in the field, this book will introduce readers to the principles and practices of Health Information Management through understanding of Health Information Technology and its application today. Topics covered in the book are based on the core competencies defined by AHIMA as well as HIPAA regulations and JACHO recommendations. To prepare for twenty-first century healthcare occupations, the reader needs to understand the connectivity and applications that make up Health Information Systems of today. The book will provide readers with a thorough understanding of both the terminology of Health Information Technology and the practical use of Information Systems in actual medical facilities. Ample illustrations make it easy to visualize workflow scenarios and technical concepts. Photographs of healthcare providers using various HIT systems and medical devices make it easy to see the practical applicability in a medical office.

Over 10,000 Detailed Entries! "There is a myth that all stakeholders in the healthcare space understand the meaning of basic information technology jargon. In truth, the vernacular of contemporary medical information systems is unique, and often misused or misunderstoodÖ Moreover, an emerging national Heath Information Technology (HIT) architecture; in the guise of terms, definitions, acronyms, abbreviations and standards; often puts the non-expert medical, nursing, public policy administrator or paraprofessional in a position of maximum uncertainty and minimum productivity ÖThe Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security will therefore help define, clarify and explain...You will refer to it daily." -- Richard J. Mata, MD, MS, MS-CIS, Certified Medical Planner© (Hon), Chief Medical Information Officer [CMIO], Ricktelmed Information Systems, Assistant Professor Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas An Essential Tool for Every Health Care Industry Sector: layman, purchaser, and benefits manager physician, provider and healthcare facility payer, intermediary and consulting professional Key Benefits & Features Include: New HIT, HIPAA, WHCQA, HITPA, and NEPSI terminology Abbreviations, acronyms, and slang-terms defined Illustrations and simple examples Cross-references to current research

Resource added for the Health Information Technology program 105301.