Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of one of the fastest growing careers in health care at KU Medical Center

What is Health Information Management (HIM)?

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

What Does a Health Information Professional Do?

Health Information (HI) professionals are highly trained experts in the latest information management technologies. They are integral to healthcare organizations, ensuring that patient health information is complete, accurate, and secure. HI professionals bridge the gap between clinicians, administrators, and technology, impacting patient care at every stage of the healthcare delivery cycle. They are respon­sible for the quality, integrity, and protection of health information, making a significant difference in patient outcomes.

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 diverse career avenues of this profession, visit this online career map.

Salaries rise for medical and health services managers

In 2023, the median salary was $110,680 per year for health information managers and the 2023 outlook anticipates a 29 percent increase in jobs for these individuals possessing a bachelor's or master's degree in health information management.

Our program is designed to prepare highly successful health information managers of the future.

Take advantage of the following:

MetroRate

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.