Today's Health Information Management: An Integrated Approach

As technology, legislation and industry practices continue to rapidly evolve, the health information management profession has become increasingly dynamic, complex and essential. McWay's TODAY'S HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH, 3rd Edition, helps you master the fundamental principles and cutting-edge practices required for success in this high-demand field. Reflecting the latest trends and best practices, the third edition includes new coverage of HIM careers, informatics, data privacy, the digital divide and digital literacy, data sets, information systems, CRISPR, assistive technology, the role of de-identified data and much more. New online and distance learning resources are also available. It's an ideal resource for aspiring technicians and managers as well as HIM professionals working toward a degree or certification.

Author: Dana C. McWay
Publisher: Cengage Learning
Published: 02/23/2021
Pages: 560
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.05lbs
Size: 10.90h x 8.80w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780357510087

About the Author
McWay, Dana C.: - Dana C. McWay, JD, RHIA, FAHIMA, is a lawyer and veteran health information management professional. A past member of the American Health Information Management Association board of directors, she served on several AHIMA committees, most recently the Professional Ethics and the Triumph Awards Committees. She was also a member of the Missouri Health Information Management Association's Legislative Committee and currently serves as a voting member of the Institutional Review Board at Washington University Medical School. Previously a director of medical records for a large teaching hospital and for-profit substance abuse facility, McWay led the charge to convert an outmoded, paper-based record management system to a modern electronic system. In addition to writing LEGAL AND ETHICAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT, for which she received a Triumph Award from AHIMA, she has led several audio conferences and served as co-editor of online continuing education offerings. Licensed to practice law in Illinois and Missouri, McWay is currently the Clerk of Court for the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri and is one of three recipients of the Director's Award for Outstanding Leadership within the Federal Judiciary and the Director's Award for Excellence in Court Operations -- Mission Requirements.

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