Health Information Technology and Management

by Richard Gartee

We live in a century when the flow of information increases with every leap in technology. This book introduces students to the fundamentals of the health care delivery system, health information management, and health information systems based on the core competencies of what students need to know.

Developed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the history, theory, and potential benefits of health information management systems, this text helps students understand the connectivity and applications that make up the health information systems of today and of tomorrow.

Features include:

·        Real Life Stories written by professionals working in health information technology and management

·        Critical Thinking Exercises challenge students to learn by doing

·        Comprehensive Evaluations at the end of each unit test student retention

·        Study Questions help the reader to understand the material and ensure comprehension

·        Key terms, the Glossary, and Margin Notes familiarize students with terminology and buzzwords common in computers and medicine