Health Information Management
/ˈhelθ ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) The practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting digital and traditional medical information vital to providing quality patient care and complying with legal regulations.
Effective health information management ensures patient privacy and compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Forms
- health information management
- health information managements
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Commentary
This term often requires precise definition in contracts and policies to address compliance with privacy laws like HIPAA and data security standards.
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