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ForwardWebinar: Navigating Career Growth in Healthcare Informatics: Strategies for HIM Professionals
In the rapidly evolving field of Health Information Management (HIM) and the emergence of healthcare informatics, there is a demand for HIM professionals with the skill set to interpret complex data and make informed decisions. Therefore, it is crucial for HIM professionals and career transitioners to be aware of the emerging trends and implications for skillset expansion and enhanced career prospects.
The boundaries and areas of emphasis for this field are not always clear, however, creating challenges to transitioning from traditional HIM roles to Health Informatics, not to mention personal narratives and strategies necessary to overcome these hurdles.
Join Dorothy O’Hagan, MNLM, RHIA, CCS, on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 2-3 p.m., for a deep dive into the evolution of HIM, the common challenges faced during transition from HIM to Health Informatics and solutions, the career advancement opportunities available and present data, and projections for the demand for HIM professionals. This webinar will provide new insight into the demand for HIM professionals, the various roles and specializations emerging within the HIM field, the transition from HIM to Health Informatics, and the benefits of pursuing further education in Healthcare Informatics.
Participants will leave with the tools and information needed to better market their skills in the ever-changing HIM field and thrive in the dynamic landscape of healthcare informatics.
Learning Objectives
After completing this continuing education activity, health care professionals will better be able to:
- Discuss the different career paths in Healthcare Informatics and the skills required for these roles.
- Explain the growing demand for Healthcare Informatics professionals and the key trends driving this need in the healthcare industry.
- Assess the benefits of pursuing further education in Healthcare Informatics and how it can enhance career prospects and professional skills.
HIIM Professional Domain: Domain VIII: Evolving Topics/Other HIIM Relevant Topics
Dorothy O’Haga
n, MNLM, RHIA, CCS, is Associate Professor and serves as the Program Director for the Master of Science in Health Care Informatics and Nursing Informatics programs at University of San Diego (USD). Professor O’Hagan previously served as the Senior Director of Clinical and Health Information Systems at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego (RCHSD) and has more than 30 years of experience leading and managing successful healthcare projects and teams. In her years at RCHSD, Professor O’Hagan served in many roles including Coding Manager, Cancer Registrar, Hospital Billing and Collections Manager, EMR Systems Analyst, Director of Health Information, and Interoperability and Documentation Excellence.
Professor O’Hagan served as an elected member of Epic’s Electronic Medical Record International Care Everywhere Governance Council from 2013 to 2016 and has been an advocate and champion for patient identity-matching to allow for seamless electronic health information exchange.
Professor O’Hagan serves as a mentor and teacher to the next generation of Health Information and Informatics professionals through adjunct faculty roles in the San Diego area including the Master of Science in Health Care Informatics program at USD’s Hahn School of Nursing and Health Science. Professor O’Hagan’s graduate coursework in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from USD complements her background in health care by giving her experience in Board Leadership and Governance. Through her graduate coursework, Professor O’Hagan has provided consulting services for organizations such as The United Way of San Diego.
About the Sponsor:
Offered both online and on-campus, the University of San Diego MS in Health Care Informatics program will help you develop your technical, programmatic, and analytic competencies while addressing current issues in health informatics such as population health analytics, data security, clinical documentation, and workflow optimization. Whether you specialize in Healthcare Data Analytics or Health Informatics, our HIMSS-approved curriculum will prepare you with the most in-demand skills sought after by employers.
Disclosures:
The faculty and planners for this event have no relevant financial relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose. An “ineligible company” includes any entity whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.
This program has been approved for 1.0 continuing education unit(s) (CEUs) for use in fulfilling the continuing education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting of Approved CEUs from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program provider.
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