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 following is a corrected version of the Oct. 21, 2025, press release, MDaudit Spotlights the Vital Role of Health Information Professionals in Today’s Evolving Healthcare Landscape. It corrects ...

Many students complete one of these Certificates before seeking admission to the Health Information Management Master’s degree program, as the Certificate courses are accepted as credits toward the ...

All medical chart review for research requires approval by the IRB, and the investigator is to send a copy of the protocol approval to UAB Health Information Management. Additional procedures are ...

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, this dynamic new film series shines a light on the vital work of health information (HI) professionals at the intersection of care, technology, and ...

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 growth of health information technology has revolutionized the way hospitals operate. A lofty 98% of large hospitals have certified health information technology, according to a 2015 survey from ...

When managed efficiently and effectively, health information provides time-saving and sometimes life-saving data to medical care providers. The information helps doctors, nurses, pharmacists, ...

Health informatics saves lives by combining information technology and computer science with clinical expertise and management for better patient care. It's a broad field, and the far-ranging effects ...

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 ...