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Introduction to the Health Information Management B.S. Program

The Health Information Management (HIM) program at Indiana University Indianapolis is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the healthcare industry. This program meets rigorous national standards and is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

Program Overview

The HIM program is available in both on-campus and online formats, with start dates in the fall, spring, and summer. The program focuses on providing students with hands-on experience in areas such as data analytics, medical coding, HIPAA compliance, and leadership. Upon completion of the program, students are prepared to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam, earning a globally recognized credential.

Learning Outcomes

The HIM program is structured around six domains, each with specific learning outcomes:

Domain I: Data Governance, Content, and Structure

• Compare diverse stakeholder perspectives through the delivery of health care services.
• Analyze strategies for the management of information.
• Evaluate policies and strategies to achieve data integrity.
• Recommend compliance of health record content across the health system.
• Utilize classification systems, clinical vocabularies, and nomenclatures.
• Evaluate data dictionaries and data sets for compliance with governance standards.

Domain II: Information Protection: Access, Use, Disclosure, Privacy, and Security

• Recommend privacy strategies for health information.
• Recommend security strategies for health information.
• Analyze compliance requirements throughout the health information life cycle.

Domain III: Informatics, Analytics, and Data Use

• Examine health informatics concepts for the management of health information.
• Analyze technologies for health information management.
• Interpret statistics for health services.
• Examine health care findings with data visualizations.
• Compare research methodologies pertaining to health care.
• Manage data within a database management system.
• Identify standards for exchange of health information.

Domain IV: Revenue Cycle Management

• Evaluate assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes and groupings in accordance with official guidelines.
• Manage components of the revenue cycle.
• Evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements and reimbursement methodologies.

Domain V: Health Law & Compliance

• Comply with legal processes impacting health information.
• Evaluate compliance with external forces.
• Analyze components of risk management as related to a health organization.
• Analyze the impact of policy on health care.

Domain VI: Organizational Management & Leadership

• Facilitate fundamental leadership skills.
• Assess the impact of organizational change.
• Analyze human resource strategies for organizational best practices.
• Leverage data-driven performance improvement techniques for decision making.
• Verify financial management processes.
• Assess ethical standards of practice.
• Facilitate consumer engagement activities.
• Facilitate training needs for a healthcare organization.
• Compare project management methodologies to meet intended outcomes.

Degree Requirements

The program requires the completion of specific courses and credits, including prerequisites such as Pathophysiology and Pharmacology, Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Computer Concepts and Applications, and Math Statistics.

Credit for Prior Learning and Experience

Students with prior learning or industry experience may be eligible for credit towards their degree. Select Coursera courses, such as the Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate and the Google Project Management: Professional Certificate, have been approved for credit.

Careers

Graduates of the HIM program can expect a median annual starting salary of $90,000, with 85% employed or continuing their education within a short period after graduation. Common job titles include Certified Medical Coder, Consultant, Health Informatics Specialist, and Health Information Services Director.

Accelerated Program

The university offers an accelerated program that allows students to complete their bachelor's and master's degrees in just five years, saving time and tuition.

The Luddy Experience

The Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering provides a supportive and tech-focused environment, including a living learning community, scholarships, and various student organizations.

Accreditation

The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM), with accreditation reaffirmed through 2022.