Master of Science [M.S] [Health Information Management] From University of Illinois

The 100% online asynchronous Master of Science in Health Information Management (MSHIM) program curriculum encompasses medical records, use and storage of patient data, coding, and leadership. Learn how to manage healthcare data and information resources.

The Master of Science in Health Information Management degree is designed to impart the knowledge and critical skills important for helping organizations develop and implement effective health information management strategies, advance the quality of patient care and safeguard the integrity of electronic health records. Many areas of study are covered in this 100% online program to help prepare students for the various roles defined by health information management.

Examine the social, ethical, organizational, and legal issues associated with health information systems and electronic health records.

Explore a detailed analysis of various health information systems and study the pressing legal, security and privacy issues associated with the management of electronic medical records.

The structure and function of mammalian cells and tissues and human skeletal, muscular and nervous systems are discussed. Integrating the functions of the various systems is emphasized. 

The structure and function of the human endocrine, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, sensory, and reproductive systems. Emphasis on integrating the functions of the various systems. 

Medical terminology and pharmacology, necessary to understanding the use of clinical vocabularies and classification systems in health information systems.