Medical records are kept for seven years and may be retrieved through the HIM department. To obtain medical records, a valid authorization must be completed and signed by the patient if over 18 years ...

The Ministry of Health has directed the immediate nationwide rollout of the Ghana Health Information Management System (GHIMS) in November 2025, following recent disruptions to clinical services and ...

Professionals have the satisfaction of knowing their efforts lead to tangible improvements in lives and communities.

Graduates of the University of Pittsburgh’s new online Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics will have a leg up on the ...

In my role as a subspecialist physician, I’ve worked in diverse settings—from independent outpatient practices to academic centers and hospital systems. Each environment presents unique challenges, ...

The majority of Americans don’t fully understand the information their provider tells them, leading them to consult third-party resources like the internet, a new survey found. And patients often ...

Healthcare data and its use to create better patient outcomes can be found in most health professions, whether directly or indirectly. The minor in Health Information Management helps prepare students ...

Health information is changing our health and health care delivery. Saint Louis University's health information management minor introduces the management of the important asset of health information ...