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Health Administrative Services

Health Information Management

Health Administrative Services__________________________________________________________________________________________





• Health Services Administration• Long-Term Care Administration• Health Information Management• Health Information Technology



Healthcare Management

• Huge, complex and ever-changing field• Projected to grow 22% from 2010-2020• Demand for medical services will increase as

baby-boomers age• Managers will be needed to organize and

manage medical information and healthcare staff in all areas of the industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012-2013 American College of Healthcare Executives



Do You:

• Enjoy solving problems?• Like your work to be meaningful?• Desire a career that is personally rewarding?• Like to help people?• Care about the health of individuals and communities?• Want a job with excellent compensation and growth opportunities?

If so, a career as a healthcare executive may be right for you!

American College of Healthcare Executives



What is a Healthcare Executive?

• Clinical medical personnel are the frontline of healthcare

• Healthcare executives (administrators & managers)

– Manage/Oversee:• Operations • Human resources• Marketing

• Policy• Budget




Healthcare Executives

• Ensure organization has strong medical, operational, and financial footing to serve patients families and communities

• Partner with physicians, nurses and other health professionals to provide care

• Care deeply about quality of care patients receive





• Help in educating community members about important health issues

• Ensure hospitals and other healthcare organizations are “safety nets” providing the community:– Emergency care– Ongoing care– Accurate and timely information about threats





• Specialists– Specific medical departments or services

• Generalists– Manage entire healthcare organization or system




Positions Held byHealthcare Executives

• Hospitals• Physician practices• Public health

departments• Mental health

organizations• Rehabilitation centers

• Universities and research institutions

• Nursing homes• Consulting firms• Health insurance

organizations• Healthcare associations




Entry-level Jobs in Healthcare Management

• Finance• Government relations• Human resources• Information systems• Marketing and public

relations• Medical staff relations

• Material management (purchasing of equipment and supplies)

• Nursing administration• Patient care services• Planning and

development



How do you get started?

• Earn a degree in Health Administrative Services– Bachelor’s (Entry level jobs)– Masters (Management & Leadership)

• Get involved– Join professional organization (ACHE) as student– Start networking now– Talk to professionals in the field

• Research



Career Path

• Entry Level (0-10 years)• Mid-Level (10-20 years)

– Management– Head of department or service

• Senior Level (20+ years)– CEO



• Weber State HIM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d9ZwBZ6qA0&feature=youtu.be



“I chose the field of Health Information Management because it was the perfect blend of health sciences and technology.”

-Cody Caplinger, HIM Student

“I personally chose the HIM program because I have always been very interested in healthcare. Being a part of an ever

changing field is exciting and I know I will never get bored with my career!”

-Genevieve Groce, HIM student

“Learning about the Health Information Management profession for the first time immediately made me realize that this will pave the way to making my dream come true of being

able to work in a medical setting. This profession has a uniqueness of its own and change is so constant that you will

find yourself and your intelligence quite motivated at all times.”

-Maria C. Persons, HIM graduate



What Is Health Information Management?• A combination of business, science, and information

technology• Care for patients by caring for their medical data• Responsibility for the quality, integrity, and protection of

patient’s health information.• Ensures health information is classified and standardized for

clinical, financial, and legal uses in healthcare.• This health information can include any or all of the following:

• Lab results—blood tests, urine tests etc.• X-rays and other radiology procedures• Physicians’ notes• Clinical information (nursing notes, physical therapy notes, and many others)• A history and physical exam• Operative and procedure reports• And so much more



Salary Ranges

• Health Services Managers median wage– $84,270 (May 2010)

• Lowest 10% = $51,280• Top 10% = $144,880+

Bureau of Labor Statistics 2012-2013 American College of Healthcare Executives



Who Do HIM Professionals Serve?

Physicians Nurses and other clinicians

Government

Healthcare Administrators,

Billing and Finance

Researchers

Patients

HIM Professionals



Is HIM Right for Me?It is, if you:• Want to work in healthcare, but not directly with

patients.• See yourself in a career that offers diverse

opportunities.• Have an aptitude for science, but also like business,

management, law, and technology.• Enjoy working with professionals: physicians, nurses,

lawyers, administrators, and executives.• Want a career where you can choose to work on your

own, with others, or a little of both.



How to Get Started• Complete a course of study that can range

from an approved coding certificate program, to an associate’s, bachelor’s, or graduate level degree from an accredited institution.

• If you want to receive RHIA or RHIT credentials, you must sit for a certification exam following graduation from a degree program.

• Volunteer or intern• Join AHIMA and start networking!



AHIMA HIM Career Map• What Is the Career Map?

– An interactive and visual representation of the job titles and roles that make up the scope of HIM and the career pathways associated with them.

• Why a Career Map?– Career ladders are too restrictive; a map is needed

in today’s workforce– The landscape of health information is wide in

scope and continues to evolve.



AHIMA HIM Career Map



AHIMA HIM Career Map

http://ahima.org/CareerMap/

http://ahima.org/CareerMap/



Job Settings• Ambulatory Surgery Center• Behavioral/Mental Health• Consulting Services• Educational Institution• Acute Care Hospital• Integrated Healthcare Delivery System• Long-term Care• Clinic/Physician Practice• Non provider Setting (government, law firms, vendor, association)• Health Information Exchange (HIE)• Regional Extension Center (REC)• Home Health/Hospice• Biopharmaceutical company• Other Provider Setting (rehab, etc.)



Salary Information• More than half of new HI graduates with bachelor’s

degrees start with salaries between $30,000–$50,000 annually.

• By their fifth year, that can increase to $50,000–$75,000 annually.

• Graduates with associate’s degrees can expect to start in the $20,000–$30,000 annual range

• Professionals with a master’s degree are 22% more likely to make more than $96,000 per year than those with a bachelor’s degree.



AHIMA’s Salary Study

ahima.org/salarystudy

http://www.ahima.org/salarystudy

http://www.ahima.org/salarystudy



Education• Approved Coding Programs

– With a certificate in coding, you can earn the following credentials through AHIMA:

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) Certified Coding Specialist—Physician-based (CCS-P)

• “Holding a certificate” versus “Being certified”



Education• Degree programs

– Two- to four-year programs for associate’s or bachelor’s degree

– Graduate degree program• Traditional versus online programs• Lifelong learning opportunities



AHIMA Credentials• HIM

– Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT)– Registered Health Information Administrator

(RHIA)– Certified Coding Associate (CCA)– Certified Coding Specialist (CCS)– Certified Coding Specialist Physician-based (CCS-P)



AHIMA Credentials• Health Data Analysis

– Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)• Privacy and Security

– Certified in Healthcare Privacy and Security (CHPS)• Clinical Documentation Improvement

– Clinical Documentation Improvement Practitioner (CDIP)



CAHIIM-Accredited Programs

• Necessary in order to be eligible for the AHIMA professional HIM Certification Exams (RHIT or RHIA)

• Offers employers assurance of professional knowledge and skills, and a relevant curriculum

• You can access a list of these programs by visiting CAHIIM.org and searching the Accredited Program Directory



Scholarship Opportunities

• AHIMA Foundation– Awards about $90,000 annually in HIM

scholarships for degree programs• Component State Associations

– If you are an AHIMA student member, you qualify for state-level scholarships through your CSA.

• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)



Future of HIM

• HIM professionals continue to be in high demand

• Approximately 12,000 to 50,000 new jobs anticipated by 2017

• Bureau of Labor Statistics cites health information technicians as one of the 20 fastest-growing occupations in the US.

• Ranked #4 top major in a recent US News and World Report article



Future of HIM

• Industries with increased demand include:– Academic institutions– Consulting agencies– Government agencies– Healthcare software companies



Future of HIM

• Potential new positions developing include:– Mobile support adoption– Public health informatics– Implementation support specialists– Information management redesign specialists– HIM and Technology Trainer– Practitioner Consultant– Research and Development Scientist– Chief Knowledge Officer



• AHIMA Information Governance Initiative

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyM5hueulwY&feature=youtu.be



Resources• For more information on HIM careers and education,

go to AHIMA.org/careers, or visit your state’s website.• For more information on accredited programs, visit

CAHIIM.org• For information on AHIMA’s scholarship

opportunities, visit ahimafoundation.org• To apply for Federal Student Aid, visit FAFSA.ed.gov• For more information on AHIMA’s salary study, visit

AHIMA.org/salarystudy• To view the Career Map, go to AHIMA.org/CareerMap

http://www.ahima.org/careers/

http://www.cahiim.org/

http://www.ahimafoundation.org/

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

http://ahima.org/salarystudy

http://ahima.org/salarystudy

http://ahima.org/CareerMap

http://ahima.org/CareerMap



Questions about the program?

• Contact:• Pat Shaw, HIM Program Director

[email protected] (801) 626-7242

• Cathy Volt, HIM Outreach Recruiting&Advising [email protected] (801)-626-7259