Impact Global Health with a Master’s in Health Information Management
As the demands on the healthcare field increase, so does the amount of patient information that organizations are responsible for securely storing and managing on a day-to-day basis.
With University of Michigan Science's Master of Science in Health Information Managementprogram, you'll:
- Integrate some of today's top-growth fields - like business, data analysis and computer science - into the ultimate healthcare technology career
- Lead your organization as the go-to for the accuracy, accessibility and security of crucial patient data
- Benefit from a career with a median annual salary of $96,540*
- Start when you want. Attend class when you want. Choose from multiple term starts throughout the year, and take advantage of 24/7 access to the online classroom
UMS's health information management (HIM) master's degree is the ideal next step for continued study of graduates of the BS in Health Information Management program or those looking to build on their skills and experience. Whether you're a new college graduate or a veteran healthcare system employee, understanding data systems and analysis can open up career paths that are on track for big growth in the coming years.
See Yourself Succeed with a Master’s in Health Information Management
UMS's master's in Health Information Management is not accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Health Information Management (CAHIIM), though the program is designed to align to standards set by CAHIIM. As a result, completion of the MS in Health Information Management alone does not adequately prepare learners to be eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam or Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) exam. Students should verify that they meet all requirements to sit for the RHIA or RHIT exam by visiting http://www.ahima.org/certification.
In the master's in health information management program, you'll:
- Use cutting-edge software and systems like Minitab Express, SQLite and Neehr Perfect, so you're well prepared for the workplace
- Benefit from several free books and resources - saving you money
- Join one of the country's only online HIM master's programs, filled with content that leads up to a real-life simulated experience
As a private, nonprofit university, UMS has one mission - to help you see yourself succeed. The benefits of earning your online master's in health information management at UMS include:
- Affordability. Take advantage of some of the most affordable tuition rates in the nation
- Convenience. Attend class when it's convenient for you - online education means 24/7 access
- Efficiency and flexibility. Complete your graduate degree in as few as 15 months, with two courses per 10-week term
- Expert instruction. Learn from instructors with relevant, real-world experience
- Minimal requirements. No GMAT or GRE required for admission
- Networking. Tap into our nationwide network of alumni for internship and career opportunities
- Student support. Count on the ongoing support of dedicated academic and career advisors specialized in your area of study
Program Mission:
The mission of the Master of Science program in Health Information Management is to prepare students for leadership roles in managing patient health information. We strive to foster self-leadership, innovation, and integrity in our students. Graduates of our program will become effective thought leaders in the continuously evolving HIM profession.
Career Outlook
Approximately 6,000 new HIM professionals are needed each year, according to the American Health Information Management Association's 2014-2017 Strategic Plan.* More good news: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 20% growth for medical and health services managers through 2026.*
The median annual wage for medical and health services managers was $96,540 in May 2016, according to BLS.*
After receiving a master's in health information management, you may go on to work in a hospital or medical group, or at an insurance provider, research or policy organization. The health information management program may prepare you for positions with a specific focus on compliance, privacy or clinical data analysis.
Curriculum
The coursework in UMS's master's in health information management program - one of only a few online graduate degrees of its kind available - opens doors for HIM professionals prepared to advance their careers managing and organizing patient data. Our 36-credit health information management program develops skills applicable to your career with courses such as Leading as a HIM Professional, Health Information Governance and Managing Coding Professionals.
The courses within the program address the full gamut of issues regarding information management in healthcare settings, including:
- Creation of presentations and reports to use data in informing stakeholders about key organizational issues and developing policy
- Security of patients' personal healthcare data, including the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and implementation of effective policies
- Leading a team of health information professionals and ensuring industry best practices related to ethic issues and information management
For the program capstone, you'll use what you've learned to design a comprehensive project for a complicated business environment.
Courses May Include
Program Outcomes
- Evaluate and create data management policies and procedures that help ensure data accuracy and integrity through focused attention on the application of health information management principles
- Ensure the integrity and privacy of patient data through advanced technology solutions and ethical and legal practices in all aspects of the health information management profession
- Leverage advanced data analytics, statistical, and research techniques and technologies in health care enterprise planning and decision making
- Develop strategic and operational models for managing reimbursements and the revenue cycle in healthcare enterprises, adhering to current regulations
- Formulate health information compliance programs that integrate data analytics and ensure compliance and fraud mitigation in healthcare organizations
- Develop leadership approaches in relation to healthcare enterprise strategic goals that foster collaboration across functional areas and guide organizations through adversity and change
