in health information management, health services management, and similar programs. The text introduces the fundamentals of health information management in this era of computer-based patient records. Throughout its coverage of all the key areas of study within health information management, there is an emphasis on the use of information as an asset and the manager's role in planning and setting procedures for its proper storage, maintenance, usage, and security. Updated chapters explore the latest legislation affecting health data as well as the utilization of data warehousing, web technologies and database management systems in health information practice. Students will appreciate the new learning aids included in each chapter including Reality Checks, which focus on real life examples to reinforce concepts, and Exploring the Web, which suggest Web searches to enhance the learning experience.

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