HIM* 102 - Introduction to Healthcare Systems

Credit(s): 3
- On Campus and Online -

This course is an introduction to the health information management field. It focuses on healthcare delivery systems, legal and ethical issues in healthcare, compliance and regulatory requirements, healthcare data and its role in quality management, and information technology. Documentation guidelines for health records are presented. Data abstraction and how to analyze health records will be introduced to verify record completeness and accuracy for reimbursement and quality assurance.