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The mission of the Master of Health Informatics program is to prepare confident, innovative, and contributing professionals who can identify and use a variety of information systems resources and technologies to accomplish the informatics and information management objectives of diverse healthcare practice environments.

The program is designed for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. Applicants who have not completed a bachelor’s degree in health information management may be required to register for additional courses. The type of additional course work will be determined after evaluation of transcripts and work experience. The Master's degree in Health Informatics does not lead to Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential.

Entry Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution

• Unconditional admission to the master's program in the department requires completion of a bachelor's degree in Health Information Mangament or related area, at least 3.0 (4.0 system) overall (or last 60 hours) grade point average. Conditional admission will be granted to applicants not meeting requirements for unconditional admission but who have a GPA of at least 2.50 overall or for the last 60 hours. Conditional status may be changed to unconditional status when a student earns a minimum of 9 hours of graduate credit at Louisiana Tech, provided he or she has a “B” average on all work pursued for graduate credit, including no grade lower than “C” and not more than one course with a grade of “C”. If a student completes 9 hours of graduate credit and is not eligible for unconditional status, the student will be dropped from graduate status.

• At least two years of work experience in industries that can directly translate to health informatics, such as health care, IT, health information management, consulting, or law. For the students who do not have a healthcare background, need to submit an essay.

The essay should answer the following questions in about 500 words.

o What experiences led you to pursue a Master's degree in Health Informatics?

o What leadership skills have you demonstrated in your field?

o What are your career goals and how will a Master's in Health Informatics support these goals?

o Why did you choose Louisiana Tech for your studies?

o Describe the role of health informatics in assuring the quality of care and safety of healthcare services.

• The students who choose not to submit an essay will need to submit a GRE score.

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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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Health Information Management (HIM) students can begin their career by earning a certificate in coding. Along with an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) credential, the medical coding certificate prepares you for jobs in all types of medical facilities, inpatient and outpatient, and other industry-related positions such as insurance companies and government agencies.

Health information technology (HIT) professionals with an associate degree pursue registration through the AHIMA as registered health information technicians (RHIT). RHITs are responsible for the quality of patient health information in acute care hospitals, physician offices, and other outpatient facilities.

Students in this program study diagnosis and procedure coding, health information management, healthcare reimbursement, legal aspects of health information and health information technology.

The Health Information Management (HIM) program includes courses in anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology with pharmacology, medical terminology, ICD-9-CM and ICD-9-CM coding, ICD-10-PCS coding, CPT and HCPCS coding, as well as reimbursement methodologies. Legal aspects of HIM are covered, as well as information technology and health information management.

Sullivan University’s HIM program promotes student success by focusing on engagement between faculty and student, teaching with primary resources, and encouraging students to use critical thinking to solve problems.

Entry Requirements

Students wishing to enter the baccalaureate division must have an associate degree from Sullivan or another accredited institution or have already earned approximately 90 quarter hours or 60 semester hours.

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Books and supplies: $7,200

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The insurance and health care delivery system reforms passed as part of the Affordable Care Act in 2010 have added to an already high demand for skilled managers in acute care hospitals, ambulatory care clinics, long-term care organizations, community-based service providers and other ancillary enterprises. Today’s professionals must be prepared to direct person-centered integrated care delivery systems, navigate increasingly complex private and public regulatory environments, manage creative workplace environments and foster the efficient and effective adoption of new technologies by health care practitioners.

RMU's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Health Services Administration program (online only) is designed to prepare individuals to gain entry and advance as leaders in a wide variety of health care organizations. The B.S. in Health Services Administration equips individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead organizations in providing better health care for individuals, fostering better health for the population and lowering per-capita costs through improvement. The program integrates theory with timely and relevant case study examples to support individuals in developing a comprehensive and practical understanding of the health care industry.

Program objectives:
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Prepare graduates who will provide leadership in health care organizations in the 21st century.

Develop skills that enhance graduates’ ability to succeed.

Produce graduates who are valued by employers for their ability to deal with politics, nuances and complexities of the health care system.

Turn out graduates who understand health care finance and efficient use of resources.

Help graduates develop their ability to motivate and lead highly trained technical people who provide patient care.

Give graduates a knowledge base that allows them a broader choice of career options in health care administration.

Provide students with an experience that encourages them to integrate theory with their practical experience.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must submit

1. Official high school transcripts or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) indicating successful completion of the program. Preference is given to students with a minimum 3.0 high school GPA.

2. Official report of combined SAT or ACT scores. Preference is given to students who score a minimum combined SAT of 1000 (critical reading + math) or a composite ACT score of 22.

International applicants
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Requires IELTS score of 5.0 or a comparable TOEFL score.

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Putting Business Theory Into Practice:
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- Explore the forces and trends that shape and challenge the U.S. health care industry

- Apply business strategies and tools to health services management for health care management firms, hospitals, clinics and long-term health facilities while taking into account critical factors such as laws, ethics, quality and cost

- Comprehend the features of the U.S. health care system and understand how policy and law shape organizations that provide health services

- Apply management and technical skills to the administration of health care systems and organizations

- Analyze current administrative and management challenges in health service organizations and recommend solutions that incorporate strategic use of resources

Entry Requirements

Prospective undergraduate students must hold a high school diploma or its U.S. equivalent.

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