Online Health Informatics Degree :: Accredited Universities

There is an increasing demand for professionals who understand the relationship between health care, information technology, and leadership.

The Master of Professional Study degree program with a concentration in Healthcare Administration prepares you for a rewarding and challenging career dedicated to the vital role of enhancing the quality of care, reducing health care costs, and addressing health care issues.

As healthcare issues become more complex due to changes in healthcare policy, and a rapidly aging population, the Master of Professional Studies program with a concentration in Healthcare Administration will effectively prepare students for careers as leaders in the healthcare industry. TTU graduates will positively influence the direction of healthcare facilities using ethical decision-making, data analysis, and a deep understanding of the healthcare system as it exists in the United States.

The Healthcare Administration M.P.S. uses an interdisciplinary approach of study designed to provide professionals with leadership and strategic management tools to lead and serve in one of the nation's largest service industries. The program's focus is to provide professionals with the opportunity to develop important skills in healthcare, leadership, finance, informatics, research, and administration in the various components of healthcare delivery systems that include hospitals, nursing homes, group medical practices, personal care homes, retirement centers, health maintenance organizations, medical sales and insurance companies.

Entry Requirements

1. Grade Point Average on Bachelor's degree of at least 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from an accredited college or university

2. Official transcripts from your bachelor's institution and any institutions attended since that degree

3. Acceptable score on the GRE, at least 400 verbal, 500 quantitative and a 4.0 on analytical writing

4. Applicants with five or more years of professional work experience may submit a portfolio in lieu of the GRE. The portfolio must include:

- a resume

- a 500- to 600-word essay detailing the reasons for wanting to enter the MPS program and discussing how the program will help the applicant achieve personal and professional goals

- two sealed letters of professional reference

- Additional items that may be included:

description of professional responsibilities
professional achievements
professional awards/recognitions

5. Portfolio material must be submitted as a packet, not mailed separately.

6. International Applicants must also meet the English Language Requirement by providing test results on one of the following:

TOEFL--minimum IBT of 71
IELTS--minimum score of 5.5
PTE Academic--minimum score of 48
FLS Level 8

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The Ashford University Health Information Management program prepares graduates to enter the healthcare industry well-versed in health information management, health data management, and management of health information services. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health information managers are among the fastest-growing occupations.*

If you want to work in the health care industry, but don’t want to care for people directly, then this degree might be for you. With a broad healthcare background, graduates will seek employment in all levels of healthcare and interact with a wide spectrum of other healthcare professions. In this online degree program, the curriculum blends the disciplines of management, finance, information technology, medicine and law into one program.

Health information management (HIM) is the practice of acquiring, analyzing, and protecting the medical information that’s vital to providing patient care, and providing the data that health professionals need in order to provide quality care. HIM professionals are highly trained in the latest technology and understand the workflow of healthcare providers, from large hospital systems to the private practice. They are vital to daily operations and managing electronic health records. The learning outcomes of this online degree program are aligned with the competencies set forth by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) and the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Entry Requirements

Students seeking admission to an online undergraduate program must meet the following admission requirements prior to the start of the first course at Ashford University:

Have a regular high-school diploma earned through college preparatory or regular high school courses or GED equivalency recognized by the Department of Education of the state in which it was earned, completed secondary school through home schooling as defined by state law, or earned an equivalent to a US high school diploma at an international high school according to approved Foreign Evaluation services. An earned IEP or Special Education Diploma or Certificate of Completion based upon IEP goals does not meet the regular high school diploma requirement for admission to Ashford University. If no high school degree was earned, applicants who have successfully completed at least a two-year program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited postsecondary institution, as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies, may be admitted.

Be 22 years of age or older, or be exempt from this requirement by meeting one of the following criteria:

- Earned a minimum of 30 transferable credits* as defined by Ashford University transfer credit policies;

- Earned an Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally or approved nationally accredited institution; or

- Seeking readmission to Ashford University after withdrawal from a degree program; or

- Current degree-seeking student at Ashford University requesting to change majors.

Have the ability to study English indicated by one of the following:

- Achieved a recognized high school diploma or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English

- Received a GED that was taken in English

- A minimum of 30 credits have been earned from regionally or approved nationally accredited colleges/universities in the United States or equivalent in which the primary language of instruction was English; or

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination taken within the past two (2) years. A minimum score of 500 paper-based or 61 Internet-based is required. Copies of official scores must be submitted prior to provisional enrollment, and official scores must be submitted for full admission.

Submission of official transcripts from all postsecondary education attempted.

TOEFL scores submission.

Cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.0.**

Other Fees

Books and supplies : $4,000

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Health information management is a diverse, rapidly evolving field with many opportunities for qualified professionals. The Master of Health Information Management can help prepare you with the knowledge and skills to pursue leadership positions in the dynamic fields of health information management, administration, education, and research.*

The online Master of Health Information Management is focused on the strategic and operational relevance and robustness of clinical information, resources, workflow, and connectivity within the health care industry and public health sectors.

We also offer a sequence of programs that serves as a specialized career pathway for health informatics professionals looking to build on their skills and expertise. The Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology and Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management lay the foundation for continued study at the graduate level in the Master of Health Information Management and Master of Health Informatics programs.

Kaplan University’s interdisciplinary Master of Health Information Management program helps prepare you to pursue positions in technology-supported and information-driven health care environments. The curriculum focuses on design, selection, implementation, and support and maintenance of global health information systems. Coursework will cover areas including organizational development and management for health information, human resources for health care managers, health care financial management, and leadership in health care. And, you will be taught by instructors with industry experience who are committed to your academic and career success.

Program Outcomes
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Our Master in Health Information Management program is designed to prepare you to:

- Design effective strategies based on concepts of leadership and health information management in administrative and business environments.

- Analyze the impact of economics, ethics, professional standards, and the law on health information

- Evaluate public policy and health care policies and procedures to support the global health information management industry.

- Compare financial data analytics to optimize health information systems.

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s graduate programs, you must complete a bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 550
Computer-Based : 213
Internet-Based : 80

IELTS : 6.5
PTE Academic : 253
EIKEN : Grade Pre-1
TOEIC : 750

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The American health care system is undergoing dramatic changes and improvements that center on the integration of technology in patient care. The federal government has invested billions of dollars to move hospitals and health care organizations from paper to electronic records and upgrade health information technology systems. These changes have created a need for health information management (HIM) professionals with specialized skills in collecting, analyzing, and protecting vital patient information.

Kaplan University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management can open many doors to exciting opportunities and professional advancement in the HIM field.* The program is designed for students who have successfully completed the Kaplan University Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology or a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)-approved Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program. Our flexible online program fits into the lives of busy working adults.

Kaplan University’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management offers a solid foundation in planning, designing, managing, and evaluating electronic health information and data systems. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on areas including information systems and technology for health care, management of health information, advanced reimbursement methodology, advanced health informatics, and organizational development for health care. You’ll learn from industry-experienced instructors who are committed to your academic and career success.

Program Outcomes
Our Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is designed to prepare students to:

- Apply best practices in decision making regarding the management of health information

- Utilize research methods and critical thinking to create solutions for vital health care issues

- Apply the professional, ethical, and legal standards of health information management

- Demonstrate knowledge of the forces impacting health care delivery and health information systems

Entry Requirements

To apply to Kaplan University’s undergraduate programs, you must meet one of the following standards:

- Are a high school graduate

- Possess a General Education Development (GED) certificate or state-specific equivalency diploma

- Possess a Home Study certificate or transcript from a Home Study program that is equivalent to high school level and recognized by your home state, and be beyond the age of compulsory attendance in that state

- Are a high school senior eligible to apply and submit proof of high school graduation

International Applicants
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International students must submit evidence that they meet Kaplan University’s general admissions standards for all students.

All international applicants must demonstrate a command of oral and written English skills to ensure they are prepared to complete college- or university-level coursework. Evidence of English language proficiency must be provided at the time of enrollment and may include the following:

- Proof of completion of secondary education (or higher) in a country where English is the primary language

- A transcript indicating completion of at least 45 quarter credit hours (or equivalent) and a CGPA of 2.0 or higher (or equivalent) from a university located in an English-speaking country

- Proof of completion of secondary education at an international high school where English is the primary language of instruction

- A transcript indicating completion of an English composition course with a grade of “C” or above from a U.S. institution of higher learning

- The minimum required score on the Kaplan University English Proficiency examination

- The minimum required TOEFL, ELTS, EIKEN, or PTE Academic, Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC), or Defense Language Proficiency Test, English Comprehension Language (ECL) score as shown below:

TOEFL

Paper-Based : 525
Computer-Based : 195
Internet-Based : 71

IELTS : 6
PTE Academic : 48
EIKEN : Grade 2A
TOEIC : 750

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This online degree completion program provides students who have earned an associate’s degree in health information technology the option to complete their Bachelor’s degree and advance their competence in the field of health information administration. Completing this degree prepares students to pass the Registered Health Information Administrator exam with the American Health Information Management Association, once this degree program is fully accredited by CAHIIM. The baccalaureate degree Health Information Management (HIM) Program is in Candidacy Status, pending accreditation review by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM).

As health care organizations continue to grow more complex, having a degree in the field of health information administration becomes more and more essential for success.

With this program you have considerable flexibility to individualize your studies in order to meet your specific career needs! This program integrates general education courses with courses specific to health information management, to prepare you to:

- Be an expert in managing patient health information and health records, administering computer information systems, collecting and analyzing patient data, and using classification systems and medical terminologies.

- Possess comprehensive knowledge of medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements and standards related to health care delivery and the privacy of protected patient information.

- Manage people and operational units, participate in administrative committees, as well as to prepare and manage budgets.

- Interact with all levels of an organization - clinical, financial, administrative, and information systems - that employ patient data in decision-making and every day operations.

Highlights
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- Curriculum designed to prepare students for positions throughout health care.

- Courses that allow students to incorporate their prior experience or current work into the course content.

- Flexible online format that allows you to study at your own schedule, at your own pace and at your own location.
Faculty with experience in, and current knowledge of, the field of health information management.

- No on-campus residency required; optional summer sessions on lakeside campus to accelerate degree.

Entry Requirements

This is a degree completion program. Students coming into the program must have already completed an associate degree in Health Information Technology. In addition to the major courses and required general education courses, students must complete 23 credits of general education electives. The major consists of a total of 128 semester-hour credits.

Students must be a graduate of an accredited public or private high school with an average grade of "C" or better. GED students must have a standard 2.0 or better or show college credit with a cumulative grade point of 2.0 or better for admission to an undergraduate degree program. Students who do not meet the cumulative grade point standard may be conditionally accepted and required to take specific introductory course work and complete it with a grade of 2.0 or better, prior to consideration of formal acceptance.

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