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You are here > Home > Reading Lists > Information Systems, Medical Records  & Technology > Health Information Management Health Information Management: Principles and Organization for Health Information Services, 5th Edition Margaret A. Skurka Soft Cover, 288 pages ISBN: 0787959774 978-0787959777 Jossey-Bass January 2003 (click button below for the very best currently available price for this important resource) This is the fifth edition of the definitive reference source on the management of health records.  Health Information Management provides the basic guidelines on content and structure, analysis, assessment, and improvement of information critical to every health care organization. This thoroughly revised and updated edition reflects the significant changes in the field and the most current and successful practices most notably, the computerization of record operations and systems, and of the record itself.  You can view Chapter One here. Contributions showcased in this book include: Health Information Management and the Health Care Institution (Faye Pickett). Content and Structure of the Health Record (Linda S. Kiger). The Emergence of Electronic Patient Record Systems (Desla R. Mancilla). Information-Capture Design and Principles (Linda S. Kiger). Health Record Analysis (Nancy Coffman-Kadish). Numbering and Filing Systems (Nancy Coffman-Kadish). Secondary Health Data (Nancy Coffman-Kadish). Coding, Compliance, and Reimbursement (Elizabeth A. Contant). Health Care Databases and Statistics (Nancy Coffman-Kadish). Quality Management and Performance Improvement (Linda S. Kiger). Preservation of Health Records (Linda S. Kiger). Location, Space, and Equipment Requirements (Linda S. Kiger). AHIMA Position Statement: Privacy Officer. AHIMA Sample: (Chief) Privacy Officer Job Description. "A 'must' for the reference shelf of health information departments! A one- of-a-kind guide that provides the basics for health information management to meet today's challenges, especially in the ambulatory care settings." — Jean S. Clark, RHIA, director, health information services, CareAlliance Health Services, Charleston, South Carolina, and past president and distinguished member, American Health Information Management Association "An excellent compilation of topics to introduce individuals to concepts of health information management and the profession." — Rose Dunn, RHIA, vice president, First Class Solutions, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri "This book provides an excellent snapshot of key HIM topics and functions and will benefit HIM professionals, students, CEOs, CFOs, physicians, nurses— anyone who wants to learn more about HIM practice, health information management, and the profession." — Ellen MacDonald, RHIA, president, ARTS & STAT Healthcare Consultants, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California Margaret A. Skurka, MS, RHIA, CCS, is professor and director of the Health Information Management Programs at Indiana University Northwest in Gary. Skurka is actively involved in the American Health Information Management Association, having served as its national president in 2000. You may also be interested: Coding Resources 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 Back to Pages / Home Page / Toolbox for Health Administrators / Bookstore