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The future of HIM: an operational view.

J Braden1

  • 1University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, USA.

Journal of AHIMA
|January 7, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Future Health Information Management (HIM) processes and patient records will transform academic medical centers. This analysis explores the evolving operational, organizational, and functional structures of HIM departments.

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Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Healthcare Administration
  • Medical Record Management

Background:

  • The healthcare landscape is rapidly evolving, necessitating a forward-looking perspective on Health Information Management (HIM).
  • Understanding future trends is crucial for academic medical centers to adapt their HIM operations effectively.
  • The integration of technology and changing patient care models impacts HIM's role.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To project the future state of HIM processes, departments, and the patient record within an academic medical center.
  • To provide insights into the operational, organizational, and functional evolution of HIM over the next decade.
  • To guide strategic planning for HIM departments in response to anticipated changes.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis and projection based on current trends in healthcare and information technology.
  • Review of operational, organizational, and functional aspects of HIM in academic medical settings.
  • Forecasting potential changes in HIM processes and patient record management.

Main Results:

  • HIM departments will likely become more data-centric and analytics-driven.
  • The patient record will evolve towards a more integrated, longitudinal, and accessible digital format.
  • Operational structures will emphasize interoperability, data governance, and enhanced security measures.

Conclusions:

  • Academic medical centers must proactively adapt their HIM strategies to embrace future operational, organizational, and functional shifts.
  • The future of HIM involves leveraging advanced technologies for improved patient care and data management.
  • Strategic planning is essential for navigating the transformation of HIM processes and the patient record.

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