HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information and Technology Terms, Acronyms, and Organizations

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Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information and Technology Terms, Acronyms, and Organizations

Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)

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Productivity Press
29 July 2024

Dictionaries; Reference works; Research & development management; Health systems & services

Series: HIMSS Book Series

This significantly expanded and newest edition of the bestselling HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information Technology Terms, Acronyms, and Organizations has been developed and extensively reviewed by more than 50 industry experts. The sixth edition of this dictionary serves as a quick reference for students, health information technology professionals, and healthcare executives to better navigate the ever-growing health IT field and includes new terms used as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and will serve as a resource for HIMSS’ new certification based on digital health transformation as well as for those taking the CPHIMS and CAHIMS certification exams.

This valuable resource includes more than 3,000 definitions, 30 organizations, and numerous new references. Definitions of terms for the information technology and clinical, medical, and nursing informatics fields are updated and included. This sixth edition also includes an acronym list with cross-references to current definitions, new word-search capability, and a list of health IT-related associations and organizations, including contact information, mission statements, and web addresses. Academic and certification credentials are also included.

By: Healthcare Information & Management Systems Society (HIMSS)
Imprint: Productivity Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: 6th edition
Dimensions: Height: 254mm, Width: 178mm,
ISBN: 9781032259970
ISBN 10: 1032259973
Series: HIMSS Book Series
Pages: 546
Publication Date: 29 July 2024
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

About HIMSS. Foreword. Introduction. Acknowledgments. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X W Z Appendix A: Healthcare Information Technology Organizations. Appendix B: Healthcare IT-Related Credentials. Acronyms. References.

HIMSS is a global voice, advisor and thought leader of health transformation through Health IT with a unique breadth and depth of expertise and capabilities to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of health, healthcare and care outcomes. As the leading source of Health IT, HIMSS designs and leverages key data assets, predictive models and tools to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers of best practices in Health IT so they have the right information at the point of decision. Through its HIT network of over 1 million experts, over 200 knowledge exchanges and collaborations, including 60,000 plus members, HIMSS drives innovative; forward thinking around best uses of technology in support of better connected care, improved population health and low cost of care. HIMSS is a not for profit, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois with additional offices in North America, Latin America, Europe, United Kingdom and Asia.