Book Title: Health Information Management
Subtitle: Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare
Edited by Sheree Lloyd; Joel Scanlan; and Sallyanne Wissmann
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Book Description: A comprehensive exploration of best practices in health information management, with a strong emphasis on practical application for both current and aspiring professionals in the field. Drawing on innovative and evolving approaches from across the globe, the text is designed to support a diverse and inclusive community of learners, educators, leaders, and policymakers.
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This comprehensive textbook captures best international practice for health information management (HIM) and is focused on the practical needs of current and aspiring health information managers. The text includes evolving and innovative approaches for health information and data management from across the world. The text provides a comprehensive overview of HIM principles, including data governance, electronic health and medical records (EHRs/EMRs), privacy and security regulations, and health informatics. It explores the role of HIM professionals in improving healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes, and supporting clinical decision-making. Through case studies and practical examples, readers will gain insights into the challenges and advancements in HIM, preparing them for a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.
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Health Information Management Copyright © 2025 by University of Tasmania is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
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Medical and health informatics
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Health Information Management Copyright © 2025 by University of Tasmania is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License, except where otherwise noted.
This book was published by the University of Tasmania via the Council of Australian University Librarians Open Educational Resources Collective. The online version is available at https://oercollective.caul.edu.au/health-information-management
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Health Information Management: Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare edited by Sheree Lloyd, Joel Scanlan and Sallyanne Wissmann is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) 4.0 Licence by the University of Tasmania.
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Lloyd, S., Scanlan, J., & Wissmann, S. (Eds.). (2025). Health Information Management: Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare. University of Tasmania. https://oercollective.caul.edu.au/health-information-management
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Health Information Management: Unlocking the Power of Data in Healthcare is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution NonCommercial (CC BY-NC) 4.0 Licence by the University of Tasmania.
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