Health Information Management and Technology: 2026 Release ISE

PART ONE: THE EVOLVING HEALTHCARE SYSTEM IN THE UNITED STATES
1. Healthcare in the United States
2. Responsibilities, Careers, and Credentials of the Health Information Professional: Documenting, Maintaining, and Managing Health Information, Past and Present
3. Health Informatics and Health Information Management Shaping the Evolving Healthcare System
PART TWO: PROCESSING HEALTH INFORMATION
4. Maintaining Health Records: An Overview
5. External Forces: Regulatory and Accreditation Influences
6. The Active Health Record in Acute Care Settings
7. Managing Health Records Post-Discharge
PART THREE: THE MEANINGFUL USE OF DIGITAL HEALTH INFORMATION
8. The Electronic Health Record: Improving Patient Care Through Interoperable Systems
9. Privacy and Security of Electronic Health Records
10. The Patient's Role in Healthcare
PART FOUR: EXPLORING NEW ROLES FOR HEALTH INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS
11. Expanding Roles and Functions of the Health Information Management and Health Informatics Professional

The new edition of Health Information Management and Technology provides comprehensive coverage of health information, technology, and patient care. This updated resource explores how health information professionals serve as the critical bridge between clinical teams, operations, compliance, and technology.

Rooted in real-world practice and aligned with current CAHIIM competencies and AHIMA professional standards, this edition equips students with the knowledge, critical thinking, and leadership skills needed to succeed in today’s data-driven, value-based healthcare environment.

From the expanding role of electronic health records (EHRs) and interoperability standards to emerging topics such as data governance, artificial intelligence, and patient-centered care, this release prepares students to thrive in an ever-changing profession-where information integrity is central to quality, safety, and innovation.