HIS PROFESSIONALS

Role of Health Information Systems (HIS) Professional

Role of Health Information Systems (HIS) Professional

Introduction

The increase in usage of electronic medical record system and electronic database for financial management has changed the role played by Health Information System Professionals. Health Information Management is one of the latest strategic focuses of American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). In the past, the role of a health information system professional was limited to the records room but now in the new electronic healthcare environment, they make an important part of information resource management (Haux 2006, p. 268).

The basic job description of a ...