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Health Information Management Program

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Beal University’s Health Information Management program can be completed in less time.

Online Health Information Management Program

Beal’s Health Information Management (HIM) Bachelor’s degree program** combines knowledge and skills in healthcare, technology and business.  As new and emerging technologies continue to grow along with evolving healthcare delivery models, the HIM profession is continuing to lead the industry in ensuring the protection, quality and integrity of health information. Our degree programs prepare students for careers as professionals who collect, maintain, analyze and secure patient health data.

Your Future in Health Information Management

With a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, you could be prepared to advance into professional leadership roles as a medical records manager, risk management officer, clinical data analyst, corporate compliance officer and more.  Work in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, and other medical institutions. As regulations and technologies evolve, Health Information Managers can expect to be in high demand as the medical sector continues to grow due to an aging population. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects that there will be a 28% growth rate for medical and health services managers, with about 56,600 new jobs over the decade..

Next Start Date: Jan 2ndHealth Information Management Beal University - Bangor - Main School 99 Farm Road Bangor ME USA 04401 With a Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, you’ll be prepared to advance into professional leadership roles as a medical records manager, risk management officer, clinical data analyst, corporate compliance officer and more. Work in hospitals, nursing homes, mental health facilities, and other medical institutions. https://beal.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/HIM6.jpgBeal University

The best way to see if Beal University is the right fit for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on the Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree program, class schedules, and financial aid options so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Get more info or Book a Tour.

Health Information Management

38-Month Degree*

  • 28% Job Growth Over Next 10 Years+
  • Graduates hired by hospitals, physicians’ offices, & nursing homes

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Learn the Principles of Health Information Management

The HIM program includes some of today’s most in-demand training for the health field, including courses in Reimbursement Systems, Health Data Management, Quality Management & Performance Improvement, Project and Financial Management plus many others.

With flexible online schedules, smaller class sizes, and accelerated programs, you will feel prepared and supported to pursue your career goals upon graduation.

As a student in the Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree program, you’ll take courses such as:

  • Introduction to Health Information Technology
  • Fundamentals of Law for Health Information Management
  • Health Information Management and Supervision
  • Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
  • Advanced Coding
  • Health Data Management
  • Quality Management & Performance Improvement
  • Healthcare Statistics and Research Methods
  • Health Information Systems
  • Human Resources in Healthcare
  • Health Information Technology
  • Financial Management
  • Project Management
  • General Education Courses

Transfer Credits Accepted

Already have an associate’s degree? You could get credit for your previous coursework and graduate even sooner! Get info today to learn if you qualify.

Is a Career in Health Information Management Right for You? Take the Beal University "Healthcare Career Readiness Quiz"

This fun, online quiz takes 3 minutes to complete and you’ll get a personalized report. Identify your strengths and social style plus the training and positions you’re best suited for. Get your Healthcare career readiness score now >>

We have some young students, middle-aged, and nontraditional students like myself. The instructors and the administrative people here went over and above to help me reach the goals that I wanted for myself. Everybody was willing to do whatever they needed to do to give me the systems I needed in my classes.
Wendy Sheriff, Health Information Management Graduate

Get Real-World Experience

As a student of this program, you’ll complete a 40-hour externship before graduation. The externship provides valuable career-related experience in a hands-on setting. Some of our current Health Information Management approved externship sites are: Northern Light (Health Information Department), Penobscot Community Health Center, and St. Joseph Hospital.

Certifications

Click here for AHIMA’s Interactive Career Map

The Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree program prepares you to take 7 industry certification exams through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA***):

Obtaining these certifications is the key for you to pursue employment in the Health Information Management industry.

Download AHIMA’s Salary Survey Here >

Student Achievement / Outcomes

Reporting Period: January 2022 – December 2022

  • Student Satisfaction Rate: 94%
  • Beal University Graduation Rate for B.S. Health Information Management: 100%
  • Employment Rate: 100%

About Health Information Management

Health Information Managers acquire, analyze, and protect digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care. HIM professionals are trained in the latest information management technology and understand the workflow systems in a healthcare provider organization from a large hospital to a private physician’s practice. They are critical to the daily operations management of health information and electronic health records.  Organizations are looking for employees who are able to discern the technological principles and can navigate the potential technological challenges they face.

With the growing movement towards digital record keeping, many health care organizations are looking for employees who understand the technological principles and can navigate the technological challenges that organizations face as they move to design, implement, and maintain a health information system.  Health Information Management requires a blend of information technology skills and an understanding of health care systems, patient needs and ethical procedures related to patient confidentiality.  The Health Information Management field of study requires a student ready to take on this multi-disciplined career.

As the HIM job market continues to expand and the demand for health information systems increases within health care organizations, graduates of Beal’s Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree program can look forward to a robust job market with room for advancement.

HIM Managers

HIM managers plan, organize, oversee, and coordinate day-to-day activities related to medical documentation within Health Information departments. It’s their job to verify/confirm medical data is current, accurate, and in compliance with institutional ethical standards and patient privacy laws. They may direct, supervise and train staff, develop department budget, and assess daily operations so that medical records are documented and completed accurately and on time. If HIM Managers work for a larger health system, managers may report to an HIM director. According to the latest AHIMA Salary Survey, the average manager-level HIM professional earns $79,690 (AHIMA, 2019, p.3).

Diverse Career Prospects

Industries with an increased demand for Health Information Management professionals include government agencies, academic institutions, consulting firms, and healthcare software companies. As Health Information Management grows, Health Information practitioners will continue to be critical members of the electronic health record workforce.

After completing the Health Information Management Bachelor’s Degree program, you’ll be armed with the knowledge and skills to prepare you for positions such as:

  • Medical Records Manager
  • Risk Management Officer
  • Clinical Data Analyst
  • Corporate Compliance Officer
  • Data Quality Manager
  • Chief Privacy Officer
  • Department Director
  • Medical Coding Compliance Auditor
  • Health Information Manager
  • Healthcare Data Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Health Information Specialist
  • Clinical Documentation Specialist
  • Medical Research Analyst
  • Medical Records Abstractor
  • Risk Manager
  • Systems Manager
  • Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist
  • Revenue Cycle Manager
  • HIM Review Cycle Auditor
  • Data Integrity Analyst
  • Patient Access Associate
  • More

A career in Health Information Management is right for you if you have an aptitude for science, but also like management, law, and computers; enjoy working with professionals such as physicians, nurses, lawyers, administrators and executives; and want a career where you can choose to work on your own, with others, or some of both.

An On-Campus Experience, From Home

Beal University designed the online programs with a student-centric approach to allow the freedom of remote learning. Students are empowered to work independently but are supported throughout the program. Beal’s support system is there to help students succeed academically, and into the workforce.

Students will not have to worry about missing out on a traditional learning experience. Group lectures, discussions, and virtual assignments create an interactive curriculum. In addition to this, students can still access campus services such as the writing center, library services, technical support, and career services, remotely.

Health Information Management Professionals Are Needed to Fill Many Roles

Health Information Management is the process of maintaining, storing and retrieving patient health information in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and accrediting agencies’ requirements.  A HIM professional oversees the planning, organizing, and following up on all activities related to the HIM department and the integrity of clinical and financial data. They ensure that healthcare providers can access accurate and complete patient health information when and where they need it.

As a Health Information Management professional, you may:

  • Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained
  • Implement processes and systems to support accurate and complete medical record documentation
  • Work with physicians to improve the quality of documentation
  • Work with coding staff to ensure accurate coding for reimbursement and clinical care
  • Comply with state and federal laws and standards related to privacy, security, and record completion
  • Track and trend audits and denials from third-party payers and auditors
  • Prepare and analyze clinical data for research purposes, process improvement, utilization management, mandatory reporting, and more
  • Compile and maintain patients’ medical records to document conditions and treatments and to provide data for research or cost control and care improvement efforts

The Baccalaureate Degree Health Information Management Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Is a Rewarding Career in Health Information Management Right for You? Get More Info…

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in Health Information Management, fill out the form on this page to receive more information. A friendly Beal University Career Advisor can answer career questions, guide you to our virtual tour, and get you helpful financial aid information. Get the answers you need to discover the perfect career path for you.

For immediate questions, call 207-307-3900

* Program length when completed in normal time.
** Does not include California
***Industry certifications through AHIMA and are not included in the Health Information Management program.
**** Beal University has been granted candidacy status with the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). Upon receiving full accreditation status, students will be eligible to take the RHIA certification examination.