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The Health Information Management undergraduate degree program provides skilled instruction in the management and use of information and information systems for health care planning, provision, resource allocation, and executive decision making. The undergraduate program, established in 1965, maintains a reputation of excellence and consistently produces graduates who become leaders in the field.

Within the world of health information management, registered health information administrators (RHIAs) are responsible for the management of health information systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements of the health care delivery system. RHIAs often have opportunities to develop information systems for quality patient care, facility reimbursement, medical research, health planning, and health care evaluation. Administrative duties of the RHIA encompass responsibility for personnel, capital equipment selection, systems design and analysis, hospital committee activities, and budget management. RHIAs also provide health information to qualified users and safeguard confidential patient data. The job forecast for RHIAs is positive, not only in hospitals but also in other health care settings such as home health agencies, hospice programs, nursing homes, and ambulatory care facilities. Employment opportunities also exist in education, research, consulting, sales, insurance companies, and with state and national health care organizations.

The Health Information Management program is full time and begins with the fall semester every year. It is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Health Informatics and Information Management Education(CAHIIM). A part-time, day program is available for registered health information technicians (RHIT?s), but enrollment is limited.

Graduates receive a bachelor of science degree in health information management and are eligible to register for the national RHIA credential examination offered by AHIMA.