Description For your final assignment you will write 9 page (excluding title page and reference page) research paper focused on the nature of the health information management (HIM) profession, future
Description
For your final assignment you will write 9 page (excluding title page and reference page) research paper focused on the nature of the health information management (HIM) profession, future trends related to policy, classification systems, and emerging technology, and the potential impact of these trends on HIM professionals and organizations.
Your research paper should address the following:
Health Information Management (HIM) Profession
Definition
Growth of the profession
Occupations
Potential growth of the field
Education
Certifications
Professional organizations
Future Trends and Implications
Trends
Legislative changes
Changes in the classification system
Emerging health information technology
Implications
Legal and ethical considerations
Impact of technology on organizations and stakeholders (e.g. patients, physicians, providers, payors)
Your research paper should be supported by readings from throughout the quarter, and also a minimum of 10 primary, academic sources. This paper should be in proper APA format, which includes a title page, reference page, and APA-formatted references.
Please adhere the writing rubric and let me know if you have any questions.