Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook [Hardcover]

Merida L. Johns (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1584261412 | ISBN-13: 978-1584261414 | Publication Date: April 28, 2006 | Edition: 2

Editor Merida L. Johns, PhD, RHIA, and her distinguished colleagues have updated and revised the health information management technology concepts from their first edition, the most widely used textbook in health information management technology programs in the country. Creating a blueprint for success in the health information technology (HIT) field, Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach models the current AHIMA curriculum for health information technology programs. Key Features: “Theory into Practice” case studies in each chapter explain major concepts and principles exemplified in practice-based situations. “Check Your Understanding” sections verify student comprehension Review quizzes at the end of each chapter offer a roadmap to success in HIT Text prepares student for RHIT certification exam Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach takes students beyond the two year-program. It serves as a valuable resource, useful in all healthcare settings. Students and practicing professionals will find easy-to-understand explanations of the major HIT principles and practical applications to approach real-world situations.

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About the Author

Merida L. Johns, PhD, RHIA, is president of Holistic Training Solutions, a management and education consulting firm, and is a visiting professor at The College of St. Scholastica. She received undergraduate degrees from Seattle University and graduate degrees from Alfred University and The Ohio State University. Johns was founding director of the HIT program at San Diego Mesa College and later served as director of the HIT program at Alfred State College. She also was a faculty member in the HIM program at The Ohio State University and served as program director for the nontraditional HIT–HIM progression program. In addition, she was founding director of the master’s program in health informatics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and director of the master’s in information management program at Loyola University, Chicago. Johns has held numerous local, state, and national professional appointments and offices. In 1990, she received the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Professional Achievement Award. Finally, she served as president of AHIMA in 1997, as a member of the AHIMA Board of Directors from 1996 to 1999, and as vice-president for education and accreditation for AHIMA until 2000.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 1040 pages
• Publisher: AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association); 2 edition (April 28, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584261412
• ISBN-13: 978-1584261414
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 9.2 x 2.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #66,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Consistent, informative book., December 6, 2007

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M. Sweetz "Pop-a-holic" (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook (Hardcover)

I had to read a good chunk of this book for a class I was taking. I felt like the information was presented in a very clear fashion, with plenty of useful and relevant tables and charts, yet still enough text to thoroughly explain the concepts. Of all the classes I was taking at the time, I initially dreaded this one the most, because health information management and technology sounds like a pretty SNOOZE topic (and I've got about 8 music-related books I'd rather be reading).

Surprisingly, though, I began to respect the subject and understand it's importance. As mentioned before, the writing is clear, yet the author doesn't talk down to the reader. No chapter took more than an hour to comprehend (typically 30 minutes). I really can't ask for much more from a textbook (especially one I wasn't too thrilled to be reading in the first place).

If it can satisfy a cynic like me, it can't be THAT bad.

Plus, the information in the 2007 edition has apparently changed little since the 2002 edition. Instead of paying $90.00+ for the former, I paid $2.00 for the latter through Amazon Marketplace...and I still did pretty well on the tests. Ka-Ching!!

You can't beat that!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Health Information Management Technology, April 9, 2009

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Shehu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook (Hardcover)

This book is a must-read for those who are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. It can be a bit technical, but if you're serious you'll appreciate every word. It's a book you should keep and refer to for future reference. There are some typos, and mistakes on chapter answers in back of book, but nothing to fuss about. Very informative if you're interested in a career with health information.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource I will be using for a long time., December 12, 2010

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This review is from: Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach, Second Edition with Workbook (Hardcover)

I am taking HIT classes online, and my school provides ebooks. While I like the convenience of them, I wanted another option than just reading on the computer screen for this one, especially as I knew this one would come in handy on the job too just by reading the description and checking out the AHIMA (the publisher) website. Well, when I first bought this book, I didn't realize HOW useful it would be in the future. I have already used it for 2 classes and will be using it for a class that starts in January. I actually love having the book for this so much, that a friend of mine who is taking classes as well (love that we are at the same point and can study together) was convinced to buy the book too after using mine for her current class (I was taking other classes that didn't require it - general education stuff). I just wish I could have gotten it as cheap as she did. The new ones through the marketplace have dropped considerably since I bought it earlier this year!

I think the information is well laid out and very easy to understand without being too dumbed down. Having the review questions throughout the chapter is very nice too so that you can review as you go without having to do it at the end of the chapters.

With all this being said, I don't care for the workbook. This may be because we don't use it. I don't find it very useful at all, especially as there are no answers in it like there is in the book. We have discussion threads as part of our online course, so the discussion topics aren't useful to me at all. My recommendation is that unless you have to have the workbook, don't worry about getting it.

UPDATE
There is a more current edition of this book now, and it is much more up to date as it talks more about the electronic aspect of health information than this edition does. Unless you need this edition for your class, your are probably better off paying the extra money for the more current edition for studying for the RHIT or RHIA exams. Also, the new edition doesn't have the paper workbook but includes it as a CD. If you don't need that, I probably wouldn't worry about it if you buy the book used and it doesn't include the CD.