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What is health information management?

Health information management is the practice of acquiring, analyzing and protecting digital and traditional health care information vital to providing quality patient care. It combines elements of business, science and information technology to ensure that health data is managed effectively.

A bachelor of science in health information management can lead to careers opportunities like these:

• Medical coder: salary range $48K-$73K per year.
• Health care information manager: salary range $57K-$91K per year.
• Medical auditor: salary range $98K-$183K per year.
• Population health analyst: salary range $83K-$149K per year.
• Data analyst: salary range $72K-$121K per year.
• Health info. consultant: salary range $80K-$142K per year.
• Clinical systems manager: salary range $115K-$184K per year.
• Privacy officer: salary range $117K-$219K per year.

Source: Glassdoor.com

This bachelor's degree also creates a pathway to master's degree study:

• B.S. in HIM to Master of Business Administration "fast track" program.
• B.S. in HIM to Master of Health Services Administration "bridge" program.
• B.S. in HIM "dual degree" program with M.S. in Health Informatics.

A career in health information management may be right for you, if you ...

✓ See yourself in a career that offers diverse opportunities.

✓Want to work in health care, but not directly with patients.

✓Have an aptitude for science and interest in management, law and computers.

✓Enjoy working with physicians, nurses, lawyers, administrators and executives.

✓Want a career with options to work on your own, with others or both.

To learn more about the wide array of career avenues in this profession, visit this online career map.

Take advantage of the these unique opportunities:

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Missouri students qualify for Kansas in-state tuition for this academic program, if your official home residence is in one of the following counties: Bates, Buchanan, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Henry, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Platte or Ray. More info.

U-CHaMP Program

The Underserved Communities Have a Medical Provider (U-CHaMP) program provides students from underserved backgrounds an opportunity to enroll in an academic program in the School of Health Professions. Students will gain leadership skills, receive unique mentoring and advising opportunities, enjoy immersive clinical experiences and become eligible to apply for a substantial scholarship. Learn more.

Next Steps:

• Review the prerequisite courses (min. GPA: 2.5).
• Look at the application requirements (apply by Feb. 1 for preferred status).
• Consider our scholarships and financial aid.

For any questions contact Alex Lopez at alopez12@kumc.edu.