Editor Merida L. Johns, PhD, RHIA, and her distinguished colleagues have updated and revised the health information management technology concepts from their first edition, the most widely used textbook in health information management technology programs in the country. Creating a blueprint for success in the health information technology (HIT) field, Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach models the current AHIMA curriculum for health information technology programs. KEY FEATURES: ?Theory into Practice? case studies in each chapter explain major concepts and principles exemplified in practice-based situations. ?Check Your Understanding? sections verify student comprehension Review quizzes at the end of each chapter offer a roadmap to success in HIT Text prepares student for RHIT certification exam Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach takes students beyond the two year-program. It serves as a valuable resource, useful in all healthcare settings. Students and practicing professionals will find easy-to-understand explanations of the major HIT principles and practical applications to approach real-world situations.