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Virtual HIM. Considering the transition to remote departments
1Precyse Solutions. cservais@precysesolutions.com
Journal of AHIMA
|April 25, 2009
Summary
Health Information Management (HIM) departments are evolving due to Health IT, moving beyond traditional physical boundaries. This technological shift presents benefits while impacting numerous HIM operations.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- The integration of Health Information Technology (HIT) is transforming traditional healthcare operations.
- Health Information Management (HIM) departments are increasingly impacted by digital advancements, moving beyond physical constraints.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the effects of Health IT on HIM departments.
- To identify the benefits and operational changes associated with the untethering of HIM functions.
Main Methods:
- Review of current Health IT trends impacting HIM.
- Analysis of operational shifts within HIM departments due to technology.
Main Results:
- Health IT enables HIM departments to operate beyond organizational walls.
- Significant changes are observed across nearly all HIM operations.
Conclusions:
- The adoption of Health IT is fundamentally altering HIM department structures and functions.
- Strategic adaptation is necessary to leverage the benefits of HIT while managing operational changes.
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