Pocket Glossary of Health Information Management and Technology


Book Description

The third edition of AHIMA's Pocket Glossary of Health Information Management and Technology is updated to include ARRA, HITECH, meaningful use, and legal health records. Unique and critical vocabulary terms for health information, health informatics, and health IT are defined and described. This easy-to-use, pocket-sized resource is an indispensable resource and reference tool for navigating important health information terms. New entries include: Federal changes with ARRA and HITECH Electronic and legal health records ICD-10 terms, including root operations Emerging issues in health information Each term is reviewed by AHIMA professional practice staff for accuracy, content, and structure.







Pocket Glossary of Health Information Management and Technology


Book Description

Over 2500 terms! This handy pocket glossary is the definitive result of the cumulative expertise of AHIMA's premier authors in health information management and technology. All terms have been reviewed by HIM practitioners and educators for technical accuracy, content, and structure. Includes definitions, cross references, and an extensive list of acronyms (including associations and organizations). An excellent portable professional reference or study guide.




Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security


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Over 10,000 Detailed Entries! "There is a myth that all stakeholders in the healthcare space understand the meaning of basic information technology jargon. In truth, the vernacular of contemporary medical information systems is unique, and often misused or misunderstoodÖ Moreover, an emerging national Heath Information Technology (HIT) architecture; in the guise of terms, definitions, acronyms, abbreviations and standards; often puts the non-expert medical, nursing, public policy administrator or paraprofessional in a position of maximum uncertainty and minimum productivity ÖThe Dictionary of Health Information Technology and Security will therefore help define, clarify and explain...You will refer to it daily." -- Richard J. Mata, MD, MS, MS-CIS, Certified Medical Planner© (Hon), Chief Medical Information Officer [CMIO], Ricktelmed Information Systems, Assistant Professor Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas An Essential Tool for Every Health Care Industry Sector: layman, purchaser, and benefits manager physician, provider and healthcare facility payer, intermediary and consulting professional Key Benefits & Features Include: New HIT, HIPAA, WHCQA, HITPA, and NEPSI terminology Abbreviations, acronyms, and slang-terms defined Illustrations and simple examples Cross-references to current research




HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information and Technology Terms, Acronyms, and Organizations


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This significantly expanded and newest edition of the bestselling HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information Technology Terms, Acronyms, and Organizations has been developed and extensively reviewed by more than 50 industry experts. The sixth edition of this dictionary serves as a quick reference for students, health information technology professionals, and healthcare executives to better navigate the ever-growing health IT field and includes new terms used as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and will serve as a resource for HIMSS’ new certification based on digital health transformation as well as for those taking the CPHIMS and CAHIMS certification exams. This valuable resource includes more than 3,000 definitions, 30 organizations, and numerous new references. Definitions of terms for the information technology and clinical, medical, and nursing informatics fields are updated and included. This sixth edition also includes an acronym list with cross-references to current definitions, new word-search capability, and a list of health IT-related associations and organizations, including contact information, mission statements, and web addresses. Academic and certification credentials are also included.




Mastering Healthcare Terminology


Book Description

Learn how to communicate clearly and confidently with other members of the healthcare team! Mastering Healthcare Terminology, 6th Edition covers medical terms and definitions in small chunks of easy-to-follow learning segments that are followed immediately by exercises and review questions to reinforce your understanding. Organized by body systems, this worktext includes over 100 case studies and medical records with review questions. Also included are mobile-optimized quizzes and flash cards that make it easy to study terms anytime, anywhere. This popular introduction to medical language is perfect as a career refresher or college-level learning. Over 100 case studies and electronic medical records provide you with the opportunity to see terminology in use. A breakdown of A&P terms appears in page margins next to the related text, helping you learn and memorize word parts in context. Practice exams help prepare you for quizzes and tests. Answer key in back of the book is perforated for easy removal. NEW! Focus-On boxes in each chapter offer a complete picture of individual diseases and procedures. NEW! Fully accessible interactive games and activities offer you the ability to practice memorizing word parts and using medical terms in context. NEW! Terms and photos added to keep you up-to-date with advances in healthcare.