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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Information Systems, Medical Records  & Technology Books > Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Health Information Management Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Health Information Management Melanie Brodnik, PhD, RHIA, Mary McCain, MPH, RHIA, Laurie Rinehart-Thompson, JD, RHIA, CHP, Rebecca Reynolds, MHA, RHIA Softcover: 513 pages 8.5" x 11"     ISBN 1584261730 978-1584261735 American Health Information Management Association February 2009 (click button below for the very best currently available price for this important resource) Legal principles and concepts are critical to HIM practice. This is the only HIM educational resource to teach them. Recommended by AHIMA, this reliable resource and textbook offers a strong foundation for understanding legal principles impacting health information management (HIM). Each legal area relevant to HIM is addressed using a practical approach. This is the only legal book structured specifically for HIM classroom use, facilitating educator and student mastery of basic legal concepts relating to HIM. Authored by well-known experts in law, education, and HIM practice, this roadmap also offers guidance for HIM professionals and healthcare practitioners to understand the legal issues of health records, EHRs, and HIPAA. Key Features: Ensures learning and retention by including objectives, key terms, and references in each chapter Addresses topics critical to effective HIM practice, including privacy, security, confidentiality, legal policies and procedures, and ethical issues Delivers in-depth discussion of HIPAA regulations Melanie Brodnik, PhD, RHIA, is director and associate professor of the HIMS program at The Ohio State University Health Sciences Center. Mary Cole McCain, MPA, RHIA, is a professor and chair of the HIM Department at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Laurie A. Rinehart-Thompson, JD, RHIA, CHP, is an assistant professor of clinical allied medicine at The Ohio State University Health Sciences Center. Rebecca Reynolds, MHA, RHIA, is an assistant professor in the HIM program at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is the community of professionals engaged in health information management, providing support to members and strengthening the industry and profession. A world in which the public values the contribution of health information management professionals and the American Health Information Management Association, in the advancement of health through quality information: 1) Provides career, professional development and practice resources; Sets standards for education and certification; and, Advocates public policy that advances HIM practice. AHIMA fosters the professional development of coding professionals through advocacy, education, certification, and lifelong learning opportunities. (information about this book has been provided by the publisher) You may also be interested in The Directory of Healthcare Recruiters Jump to a List / Health Administration & Leadership / Physician Executive, Medical Staff & Practice Management / Finance, Accounting, Economics, Billing & Reimbursement / Coding for Hospital, Physician & Clinical Services / Law, Malpractice, Ethics, Accreditation & Compliance / Quality Improvement, Outcomes & Customer Service / Risk Management, Security, Error Reduction & Patient Safety / Information Systems, Technology & Medical Records / Clinical Management & Executive Nursing / Behavioral Health, Social Work & Psychiatry Management / Human Resources, Management & Supervision / Directories, Data, Trends & Benchmarks / Software & CD-ROMs / Gift Ideas & Recommended Gifts / Journals, Magazines & Newsletters / Search for Books / Books Index / Go to / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore