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Looking for Similar Professions to RN? 5 Reasons to Consider HIM

Health information management (HIM) is a career option you should consider if you're looking for similar professions to registered nurse. In this field, jobs are plentiful, hours are predictable, clinical knowledge is needed, and there is ample opportunity to move up.
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HIM or HIT: Which Path Is Right for You?

Questioning whether you should go into the management or technology side of health information, or maybe both? Find out which path works best for you.
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Guide to Your UW HIMT Degree

Download a four-page overview of the UW Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology program, complete with information about courses, careers, and tuition.

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From Nursing to HIMT: UW Academic and Program Director Discusses Career Journey and Shares Advice

For almost 10 years, Brenda Tyczkowski has held the roles of academic and program director of the UW HIMT program. Learn about her not-so-direct path into the field.
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What to Know About HIM, Health IT, & Health Informatics Salaries in 2018

AHIMA recently released a new HIM, healthcare IT, and health informatics salary survey. Let's review four interesting takeaways for those who want to take their health information careers to the next level in 2018.
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What Is a Healthcare Data Analyst? How Do You Become One?

A healthcare data analyst applies knowledge of data acquisition, management, analysis, and interpretation to health data and provides actionable insight.
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What Is Data Governance in Healthcare?

Data governance in healthcare is a framework for managing health data from the moment a patient’s information is first entered in the system until after discharge.
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Why RHIT Certification as We Know It May Be Phased Out

AHIMA plans to transition the RHIT credential to various specialty certifications. What's causing the shift? And what's the best move for RHITs now?
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Health Information Resume Tips

How to Write the Perfect Health Information Resume and Cover Letter

Writing a health information resume? Get insider tips on how to craft an HIM or health IT resume that will give you an edge over the competition.
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