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Lead and Succeed in the New Age of HIMT

Designed with an understanding that the health information field is changing, UW-Green Bay's Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management and Technology (HIMT) is offered FULLY ONLINE and provides the knowledge and competencies you will need to qualify for jobs in tomorrow’s technology-based healthcare environment. Right now, you have a tremendous opportunity to advance your career and lead the way in this fast-growing segment of healthcare. In this program, you will:

  • Learn and become an expert in the new HIMT skills the industry needs
  • Enjoy the flexibility of online courses
  • Select from two study tracks to suit your career interests and goals (HealthcareManagement or Technology)
  • Learn from top UW System faculty
  • Graduate with a University of Wisconsin degree that employers respect

 

What Is HIMT?

HIMT professionals are experts in managing patient health information, administering computer information systems, and coding diagnoses and procedures for services provided to patients. They maintain, collect and analyze the data that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare providers rely on to deliver quality healthcare. But as the field transitions from paper to electronic health records, the traditional HIM skills of coding, data entry, and recordkeeping are no longer enough. The future belongs to HIM professionals who are fluent in technology and who understand how to get the most from the data.

Earn a degree that’s in demand

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment opportunities for health information professionals are expected to increase by 22 percent between 2012 and 2022—far outpacing the average for all occupations (11 percent) in the United States. In 2012, U.S. News & World Report ranked health informatics and information management as one of the top nine new majors in the country, stating that "the need is huge for professionals who can help acquire, manage, and use information to improve health and manage payments."

Accessible and Affordable

Whether you are accessing this program from across town or across the country, tuition is a flat fee of $390 per credit for 60 credits. The entire program is made available online, meaning that you do your work at times and in places that are convenient for YOU. Admission to the program requires approximately 60 credits of transferable general education coursework with a 2.0 or better grade point average (GPA).

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WHIMA

The Wisconsin Health Information Management Association is a not-for-profit organization providing leadership for the management of health records in the state of Wisconsin. WHIMA cultivates innovative concepts for improving the management of patient health record systems.

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Accreditation

Accreditation is a mechanism for assuring academic quality in higher education. The institution that sponsors an accredited CAHIIM program. Learn More

Designed specifically for colleges and universities with healthcare/IT programs, the Academic Organizational Affiliate Program offer resources for students, faculty, and the organization. Learn More

A Complete Online Program

This 61-credit online degree completion program is one of the only programs that teaches essential skills in both health information management (HIM) and health information technology (HIT)—providing the new HIMT skills you need to succeed in today’s ever more technology-focused healthcare environments.

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