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MHIIM TR INFO MGMT - Health Informatics and Information Management: Health Information Management Track (MHIIM)

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Program Title

Health Informatics and Information Management: Health Information Management Track (MHIIM)

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MHIIM - Master of Health Informatics and Information Management

Program Description

The Master of Health Informatics and Information Management (MHIIM) program prepares health care professionals for leadership roles in a health care system that increasingly relies on information technology. It provides students with knowledge and skills in the areas of information systems analysis, design, implementation and management; health information exchange; social and ethical issues in health care computing; privacy and security of electronic health information; database and knowledge management; decision support systems; and other emerging areas.

The program has two (2) tracks wherein students may earn a Master of Health Informatics and Information Management degree. The Health Informatics track (HI track) prepares graduates to assume a critical role in the development and implementation of electronic health records in hospitals and health systems as related to structure, function and transfer of information, socio-technical aspects of health computing and human-computer interaction. Whereas, the Health Information Management track (HIM track) prepares graduates to assume a critical role in the development and implementation of electronic health records in hospitals and health systems as related to the management of patient health information and medical records, administration of computer information systems, collection and analysis of patient data, and the use of classification systems and medical terminologies. Completion of the required coursework in the HIM track allows graduates to test for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) if an additional five (5) hours are completed. Be advised that a misdemeanor or felony conviction may affect a graduate's ability to sit for the certification examination.

The Master of Health Informatics and Information Management program is designed for part-time, non-traditional students. Online coursework is the primary method of content delivery for the HIM track, with exception of an 80-hour practicum for HI 685 that can be completed at an agreed upon health care setting convenient for the student based on their location of residence.

(Program) Evaluate how health care policy-making directly and indirectly impacts the national health care delivery system.

(Program) Create data visualizations to analyze real world health care problems.

(Program) Mine and explore health care data for knowledge discovery.

(Program) Create and evaluate relational architectural models.

(Program) Conduct hospital and vital statistics.

(Program) Discover personal leadership style using contemporary leadership theory and principles.

(Program) Take part in the planning, design, selection, implementation, integration, testing, evaluation, and support of health information technologies.

(HIM track) Apply knowledge of health data structure, content and acquisition to the management of health care data and electronic health information systems.

(HIM Track) Compile organization-wide health record documentation guidelines.

(HIM Track) Develop privacy and security strategies for health information.

(HIM Track) Assess legal processes impacting health information.

(HIM Track) Apply general principles of management in the administration of health information services.

(HIM Track) Utilize clinical classification systems to manage processes, policies and procedures to ensure the accuracy of coded data.

(HIM Track) Determine and manage processes for compliance and reporting of health care data based on knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, regulations and revenue cycle management.

(HIM Track) Analyze and present data for quality management, utilization management, risk management and other patient care related studies.

(HIM Track) Apply knowledge of research methods to facilitate biomedical research while ensuring adherence to Institutional Review Board (IRB) processes and policies.

Admission Requirements

In addition to the admission standards of the institution and the general admission requirements of the School of Health Related Professions, candidates seeking admission to the Master of Health Informatics and Information Management program must:

  1. Have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an overall GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale;

  2. Submit a resume;

  3. Submit an essay;

  4. Upon request, complete an interview with the admissions committee; and

  5. Successfully complete (a grade of "C" or better) a course in Human Anatomy and Physiology. This includes Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II (lab not required) or one course that covers anatomy and physiology related to all body systems.

Students will be selected on a competitive basis. Qualification does not ensure admission.

Program Application Deadline

All application documents and the application fees must be received by the Office of Enrollment Management by May 15 for fall admission. General application information and application procedures may be found in the SHRP General Admission Requirements Policy in PolicyTech. The School reserves the right to consider and accept applications after the established deadline if places are available. To determine if a deadline has been extended, call the Office of Enrollment Management after the deadline at (601) 984-1080.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Master of Health Informatics and Information Management degree must have completed the prescribed curriculum with an overall cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale. Following satisfactory completion of all requirements, students will be awarded the Master of Health Informatics and Information Management degree from the University of Mississippi.

Professional Course of Study (HIM Track)

Course

Semester Hours

HI 608

Data Architecture, Analytics & Visualization

3

HI 605

Applied Health Care Statistics

3

HI 632

Databases and Knowledge Management

3

HI 634

Development of Electronic Health Information Systems

3

12

Health Information Management Track*

HI 600

Health Information Management

3

HI 601

Medical Concepts

3

HI 612

Management and Leadership Principles for HIM

3

HI 616

Health Care Reimbursement

3

HI 618

Legal Aspects of Health Information Management

3

HI 620

Performance Improvement Strategies

3

HI 630

Health Information Systems

3

HI 697

Capstone: Health Information Management

3

24

Total Required Hours

36

*Should a student desire to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) national certification exam, the student would need to pursue the Health Information Management (HIM) track and add the following electives. Students pursuing these electives are eligible to sit for the RHIA exam by virtue of CAHIIM accreditation of the baccalaureate program:

HI 627

Clinical Documentation Improvement

1

HI 628

Coding for Reimbursement

2

HI 685

Professional Practice Experience

2

5

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