Health information technology will play a major role in streamlining healthcare costs while providing better access to records and data. Opportunities abound for those who not only have a background in business and accounting practices but also understand medical terminology and coding procedures. Under the new healthcare initiative, hospitals, doctors and other healthcare facilities are creating electronic health information networks and exchanges. To accomplish this, there is a growing demand for specialists who can code, digitize and create electronic patient records. Other professionals will be needed to manage the entire process, check for accuracy and secure the information as required by law. Employment will grow the fastest in practitioners’ offices and in home healthcare agencies. As medical technologies continue to improve, many healthcare services previously provided in hospitals will shift to these providers. Demand in medical group practice management will grow as these organizations become larger and more complex.

Successful health information managers are very well organized, flexible and embrace change. A career as a health information manager could be right for you if you: Value accuracy and organization Are interested in both healthcare and technology Enjoy learning about the human body Work equally well alone or in a group Like to follow clear guidelines Value common sense Trust facts