Health IT JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward an It Career in Health Information Technology - Softcover

Wilson, Patrick; Mcevoy, Scott

 
9781118016763: Health IT JumpStart: The Best First Step Toward an It Career in Health Information Technology
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1118016769 ISBN 13: 9781118016763
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011

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IT professionals can learn how to launch a career in health information technology

Government regulation is mandating that all physician practices, hospitals, labs, etc. move to electronic health records (EHR) by 2014, which, in turn, will create a demand for IT professionals to help medical facilities make this transition as smooth as possible. This book helps IT professionals make the move into health information technology (HIT) and shows you how EHRs can be securely created, maintained, distributed, and backed up under government regulations.

The author duo is a pair of HIT experts who understand how medical data works and willingly share their expertise with you so that you can best serve this emerging, evolving market. You'll quickly benefit from using this book as your first step to understanding and preparing for a job in HIT.

  • Opens the door to researching how to make the move from IT to the up-and-coming field of health information technology (HIT)
  • Guides you through the four aspects of HIT: government regulation and funding, operational workflow, clinical understanding, and the technology that ties it all together
  • Prepares you for the healthcare market with a roadmap of understandable advice that escorts you through complex government information
  • Pares down the extraneous material and delivers the need-to-know information on securely maintaining electronic health records

Jump into the up-and-coming world of health IT with this helpful and insightful book.

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Patrick Wilson, along with Scott McEvoy, founded Vital Signs Technology, a leading technology services organization for the medical industry. A 17-year veteran of the computer industry, Wilson has managed information security for Contra Costa County (California) Health Services, and also worked for several Silicon Valley start-ups as director of IT, CTO, and other positions. His many certifications include MCSE+ Security, CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CERT, and FEMA.

Scott McEvoy has 18 years of experience, including as IT manager, director, and senior director of worldwide information systems. He is a Microsoft Certified Professional, Microsoft Small Business Specialist, and Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS).

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Launch Your Health IT Career Quickly and Effectively

The healthcare industry's move to electronic health records (EHRs), as well as regulations such as HIPAA and others, have created a strong need for IT professionals who are uniquely prepared to handle IT in the healthcare field. This practical guide is your best first step to a career in a fast-growing market. It covers front- and back-office workflows, clinician requirements, government regulations, and the complex network technologies and EHR systems that tie everything together. Inside, learn:

  • The four essential pillars of the healthcare ecosystem

  • Key regulations that affect IT, such as HIPAA, HITECH, and PCI

  • Terms and acronyms you should know

  • Essential front-office, back-office, nursing, and clinician workflows

  • How to create, secure, maintain, distribute, and back up protected health information data

  • Various clinical and administrative applications

  • How to select the right EHR vendor

In-Depth Coverage for Anyone Considering a Career in Health IT

Vital Knowledge for IT Professionals Making the Transition to the HIT Market

A Valuable Reference and Resource for Those Already in the Industry

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Verlag
John Wiley & Sons Inc
Erscheinungsdatum
2011
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1118016769
ISBN 13 
9781118016763
Einband
Taschenbuch
Anzahl der Seiten
414
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