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What does a health information technology do? What does a health information technology do? Is it a hard career to break into? Is the pay any good? What are their duties and roles? What should someone major in to break into this career?

Is Health Information Technology a good program for college? I want to know if health information technology associates degree gives you more options for a job. What kind of jobs can you get with this degree?

What kind of job can I get with a Health Information Technology degree? I am going to school for Health Information Technology and am just wondering what kind of jobs I can get when I graduate. It will be an associates degree. All of the descriptions that I get on the internet are very vague. Also if you know of anyone with this degree, do tell! Thank You

Is getting a degree in Health Information Technology a good choice? Well at first I wanted to do either medical assisting or pharmacy technician, but i've heard a lot of negative things about both. All 3 mentioned programs are available at my school and each is a associates degree when you graduate. Does anyone know if Health Information Technology is the best choice? Any help at all will be greatly apprecriated. Thanks in advance

Will I be able to pursue a career in Health Information Technology if I have Hepatitis B and have 3 misdemeano I am currently enrolled at the community college and wanted to know if I would be able to work in Health Information Technology if I had hepatitis B and 3 misdemeanor for issuance of bad check. The misdemeanors was from 2001. I have no other criminal record and it was 6 years ago! Will I be denied of the position. I always disclosed my record to my employers and noone realy seems to mind but I know that working in a hospital can be alittle more difficult. If I will have to work harder at it then its no problem but I just don't want to take all my courses and be denied of my certification.

where to get a Health Information Technology degree online for less than $140 per credit hour? Need to get a Health Information Technology degree online. Has to be less than $140 per credit hour, thats all i can afford.

Does having a associates degree in Health Information Technology worth it? I was wanting to know should I get my associates in Health Information Technology or my bachelor's in Health Information Administration and what are the entry level yearly salaries for both of them.

If i get a associate degree in health information technology,what type of college should i go to,to continue? If i get an associate degree in health information technology,what type of college should i go to,to continue my education for a bachelors degree in this career

I would like to build my career in health& Information Technology, wat courses or certifcation should i go for I would like to build my career in health& Information Technology, Presently i have a BSc in Microbiology ans Masters in Geographical Information systems,I am considering going for a masters in Public health so that i can do my doctorate later. i would want to know if i am making the right move, if not wat are the best steps to build a competitive information technology based health care career. would i ned to have certificatons?

What is the best online school to take Health Information Technology? I went to Harrison Career Institute(on-campus) for Medical Office Assitant and obtained a certification. Now I want to continue my education onward to an associate degree to become a registered health information technician (RHIT). I want to work at my own pace.

Can anyone recommend any good universities in Melbourne that offer a health information technology degree? I've done a bit of research and found a health info course at Deakin, which is a partner school with my current university in Canada so I could possibly transfer credits, but I'm hoping to get into a program that involves computer technology as well.

Associates in Health information technology? My background is Commerce - Business Administration. That degree almost seems useless here. I am considering Health information technology as a career. To get started I'll have get an Associates degree and then get the certification to get started. Is all this worth it?

Career advaancements in the health information technology industry are mainly based on? A. knowing other people. B.dressing in a professional manner. C. education and credentisl(s). D. joining the American Health Information Management Association.

what is the difference between Health Information Technology and Allied Health? I've decided to go into the health care field, need some help to decide which one I wanna do.

I would like to get into the health information technology field. What do I need to do? I would like to get more information about getting started in the HIT field. I do not have the finances to pay high tuition costs, what is a low cost alternative that will give me good training? I went to ITT technical school and was intrested, but I could not afford it. Any suggestions?

has anyone taken classes at davenport university for health information technology? has anyone taken classes at davenport university for health information technology I am thinking of the coding specialist program. are online classes more difficult than classroom classes. thanks

Need Study Buddy for Health Information Technology? I recently started Penn Foster College for an Associates Degree in Health Information Technology. If there is anyone else out there who has recently started the same program, please let me know if you'd be interested in having a study buddy. Just someone to go over notes with etc. Thanks in advance

What is a National Coordinator of Health Information Technology? (pages 461-463 of the stimulus plan) Will I still have the freedom to keep my personal medical history private? Will it be mandatory for the government to access my medical records whenever they want? I don't understand. Will I be able to "opt out" if I want to? Will citizens still have the freedom to choose whether to give this information out?

What is the history of Health Information Technology? I have tried to look, but cannot find anything. Where can I find info on this topic?

Is ITT Tech a good school to graduate from for a health information technology degree? Please describe what type of job you can get out of this? Is it in high demand? Is the pay good?

What exactly does one do with an associates degree in Health Information Technology? Does this have anything to do with medical transcription. I know you can get a certificate after twelve months for medical transcription. What's the salary like for these to options?

Is Western Career College a good school for Health Information Technology? Do you know how long and how much is the program?

I have an Associate in Health Information Technology, I am looking to get my CCS. How can I do that? I am trying to figure out if there is a way to just get my CCS without having to get my Bachelor's.

What can you tell me about the opportunities with an associates degree in health information technology? What kind of jobs would I get? Is the schooling as hard as nursing school/dental hygienist/rad tech/respiratory therapy?

Health information technology and Health information management ? Health information technology and Health information management ? I have read a lot of question about two careers, however, I am still confused. Would you guys help me please? For ex: -My college offers an AA degreen in health information technology, if I have AA degree in this HIT, can I go to BS degree in this HIT ? and where can I find schools (I prefer Calstate in California)? -If I go to BS degree in Health information technology, will it be called Heal information management? I think Health information management is higher than Health information technology, but I am not sure. I dont know they are both the same career or not ? AA degree in HIT is called Health information technology. On the other hand, BS degree in HIT is called Health information management? am I right ? Thank you very much!

I live in the los angeles area. Is there any school that offer the health information technology program? A community college or a university. Is devry a good school for this?

Will Obama's National Coordinator of Health Information Technology deny medical treatment to the elderly? This has just been passed in the "stimulus" package and is a copy of what they do in Europe. Government pulls out the actuarial charts and say , "statistics show you do not have many more years of life, in order to reduce the nations healthcare costs you will not be given treatment. You are old and must realise you are going to die pretty soon anyhow." Is this the Change Obama was talking about, denying the elderly healthcare?

Can you get into med school with an AAS in Health Information Technology? Specifically, I was told the KAPLAN program online pays for med school after completing this. I have no idea whether you can even get into med school with that.

What would be better Medical Billing and Coding Specialist or Health Information Technology? I'm wanting to be a medical biller/coder but I want the proper education that will land me a job right away and want to know what the majority of these types of employers are looking for.

which online college would be a good choice to get my associates in health information technology? Im a single mom and have to work fulltime so i can only do online schooling. I am looking into university of phoenix but want to consider other schools. which ones should i consider? Im looking for one to offer less tuition and flexability.

What are all of the information health technology careers ? Im doing a project and I need help I tried google and msn but no help

Is it better to get a certificate in medical coding or an associate's degree in Health Information Technology? I already have a B.S. degree in an unrelated field.

Health information technology? Can anyone tell me what kind of jobs could you get with an associates in health information technology? What would be the salary for this degree? Whats the difference between health information technology and health information management? Health information technology is a new degree being offered at my school and i have no idea what it is. Thanks for any help. does anyone know the salary for this field?

What is Health Information Technology and how do I receive training in such a field?

What types of jobs can i get with an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology?

Health Information Technology? I am thinking about entering a career in Health Information Technology/Management. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about what they do, what coding is, etc. Also, what is their average pay? Thanks!

what jobs are there for someone majoring in both information technology and health & human wellness? My husband is majoring in interdisciplinary studies specializing in information technology and health & wellness and has a certificate in computer networking...what kinds of jobs are out there for computer people who also want to work in health & medical field (particularly networking)? Also, how much more beneficial is it for him to go for his masters in Information Technology?

Does anyone know if Health Information Technology is a good career choice?

What is a good online college that offers Health Information Technology that has via lectures and lets you? talk one class at a time Also, maybe offer online tutoring I mean to type take not take sorry

Is health information technology a good college major?

Health information technology, what is it? What kind of job can I get with a degree in Health Information Technology?

What can you do with a AAS in Health information Technology? And what about with a Bachelors

Is health information technology a good career option?

Does it matter if you get an associates degree in health information technology at a university or com college?

Health information Technology, please explain? Is health information technology -coding, billing, and managing health information? or is it like computer information systems within the healthcare system? The program is online through National Polytechnic. It is called Health Information Technology Associate degree. most core classes are med billing, coding and you can get certified through AHIMA.

can a become a medical assistant with a hit degree (health information technology)? im currently in collage working towards my degree...but iv just recently became interested in that field.

Is health information technology a good major?

Is health information technology a good field to go into?

Can anyone w/ a HIT (health information technology) degree give me some info on it? Im about to enter college and im very interested in this degree..i've seen some online info but i dont find it very helpful or insightful...if u have this degree can you tell me what careers or career this would open doors to...thanks

I can't find an accredited school for Health Information Technology...? I would love some help! I can't find a school that is accredited so I can become an RHIT... I live in Indiana and I can only find institutes that offer the program but don't assure accreditation by the time you graduate. And then of course it would be pointless because I can't become certified. Thanks!

Is Health Information Technology a Good Paying Job?

Is health information technology a good field to get into? What is the salary like? Is it worth going to school for it? If you know anything about this job field then please inform me! I'm meeting with a college adviser soon, but I would like to know for myself. Oh and most likely I would start off getting the associates degree, and then getting the bachelors in it, but before I do all of this, I want advice/information. Thanks!

What kind of Careers would I be looking at if I got an Associates degree in Health Information Technology?

WHAT KIND OF JOBS CAN I GET WITH A ASSOCIATES DEGREE IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY? ALSO WHAT IS THE AVERAGE STARTING SALARY...I LIVE IN NEW JERSEY I TRIED GOOGLE...BUT COULDNT REALLY FIND A LOT OF INFORMATION ON IT THANKS!!

can a degree in health information technology lead me on my way to a career as an RN? What steps do I take?

Health information technology and health service manager majors. Please help.? Ok so i am majoring in health information technology. I want to get my aa degree first and work as a registered health information technician (RHIT). I was wondering can i move up to be a medical and health service manager with a masters degree? I am planning to graduate with aa degree in hit and work while i go back to school to get my masters in health service management. Whom do i talk to? and do they have any schools in california, LA where i can take health service management? Where can i find all these information at? Please help. Before i become a health service manager do i have to get a bachelors in health information administrator (RHIA)? What's the difference?

Health Information Technology Programs Online? Hi! I am considering going for an associates in Health Information Technology. I am excited about this as a career and have heard great things about it. The problem is, for me, that there is only one college in my area that is accredited by cahiim and it is over two hours away from where i work and live. I work full time and having this kind of travel time would be impossible. I would love to get my degree online. I have done extensive research into online programs, and one of the very few that meets my criteria (mainly that it is accredited) is Rasmussen college. I know it is for profit and all, but it seems I have few options. This is a huge decision for me. I have a bachelors degree in English from a well known state college, but have not found opportunities in the field that I got the degree for. I am currently earning less than ten dollars an hour even with a degree and cannot make such a huge financial decision such as going back to school lightly. My question is does anyone know anything about Rasmussen college? Any experience or knowledge whether it involves the HIT program or not would be very helpful! Also, If anyone has any other suggestions for online schools that offer this program and are accredited please feel free to share. I would greatly appreciate it.

Besides HIPPA, what are some health industry Information Technology laws? If you could supply some laws with websites that would be most helpful. I am having trouble find medical related IT laws. I'm sorry, I meant HIPAA. But besides that, what other IT medical laws exist?

Medical Laboratory Technology OR Health Information Technology? I am considering going back to school for a change of career. I am looking at two Associate Degree programs at my local community college.....Medical Laboratory Technology and Health Information Technology. I understand the basic differences, one's in a lab while the other is more of an office setting coding medical records. My question is, in your opinion, which is the better job? What are the pros and cons of each? Which job has the LEAST interaction with people? Salary isn't so much of an issue as is job satisfaction for me. I would very much like to be able to just do my job without dealing with very many people. I am very solitary and prefer to be left alone, especially at work. I understand that interactions with people are necessary in all jobs, but would love as minimal interaction as possible. Please no links....I have read tons of occupation descriptions and watched career videos. I really want to hear from people who are, or have been, in these occupations. Thanks. Also, are MLT's required to draw blood from people at any point? I know that's usually a Phlebotomist's job but I read somewhere that some MLT's sometimes have to do that.

National Coordinator of Health Information Technology is stimulus? In the latest version of the stimulus bill, house democrats and the Obama administration have included the formation of an office called the Coordinator of Health Information Technology which has the following responsibilities: "whose purpose will be to oversee the actions of the healthcare providers you see to determine if they line up with what the federal government believes is the best care for you." Does that sound like stimulus to you? Doesn't that sound like the creation of a nanny state that will tell the insurance companies what care they can provide you or what care the Government determines is "cost effective?" This sickens me, what does everyone else think. http://www.examiner.com/x-867-LowCarb-Lifestyle-Examiner~y2009m2d10-What-exactly-is-President-Obama-hiding-about-health-in-his-economic-stimulus-bill Look at #2 on the list, it describes this part of the stimulus bill in full. From MSNBC: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29127109/

what is "health information technology"? is" health information technology "a good course for studing in university ?if you know any detail about it please tell me .and what is the future of it? is it related to medical? what is it's difference to IT?I love medical but I'm educating HIT ,what do you think about it? is it a good choice? please help me

Help, Medical Insurance Specialist/Health Information Technology/Medical Administrative Assistant careers? I'm undecided about whether I should get an Associates in Medical Insurance Specialist, Health Information Technology, or Medical Administrative Assistant. Could someone tell me what kind of career is each and the differences? There is also a certificate program for Medical Insurance Specialist, so which do you think would be better a certificate or a degree and why? Is there a difference in pay? Is there room for advancement in each career in whatever I chose. There is also a certificate program for Medical Transcriptionist, so would this career be good without a degree? Does this career pay more then the others without a degree. I live in Michigan. I'm just wanting to hear others views and opinions. Thanks

Career advancements in the health information technology industry are mainly based on?

Does anyone know if Health Information Technicians get good jobs and make good money? I am taking Health Information Technology and I was wondering if you there are places hiring fir that alot and if it pays well..

Health Care information technology? I'm writing a research paper on this type of technology and I'm consentrating on websites such as webMD and the fact that patients can store their medical records in these webs and share them with their phisicians. The paper has to be about info-tech so I was wondering if and how I should formulate it because I also want to include some info on TouchWorks and Allscrips (other technologies used to improfe the sharing of information in healthcare). If you have any suggestions it would be great. I do, after all, have to write my own paper, but it would help to get some ideas from the Yahoo community. It is after all the information age.

Help! I need money to finish my associates degree in Health Information Technology. Not eligible for grants.? I have 4 more classes to take to receive my associates. I have exhausted all my finacial aid for grants and loans. My credit really sucks too. Any suggestions. Classes begin on July 7 and I have a short time to come up with $7000

What is Health Information Technology?

Does Information Technology coincide with Health Information Management/Administration in any way? I am sure that Health Information Management/Administration would be the ideal career for me. However, there are no schools around me that offer this program. I learned through the AHIMA website that there is a school about three hours away that offer distance learning for HIT/HIM/HIA. The master's program is HIA and since my nearest schools don't offer any of the other programs or anything close to it, I was wondering if I pursued Information Technology or something similar for my bachelor's if this would help along with my master's in HIA. I have already contacted the school and I was told that pretty much any degree would be accepted. I would just like a background that is similar to the Master's program. What are your thoughts? TIA

Help, Medical Insurance Specialist/Health Information Technology/Medical Administrative Assistant careers? I'm undecided about whether I should get an Associates in Medical Insurance Specialist, Health Information Technology, or Medical Administrative Assistant. Could someone tell me what kind of career is each and the differences? There is also a certificate program for Medical Insurance Specialist, so which do you think would be better a certificate or a degree and why? Is there a difference in pay? Is there room for advancement in each career in whatever I chose. There is also a certificate program for Medical Transcriptionist, so would this career be good without a degree? Does this career pay more then the others without a degree. I live in Michigan. I'm just wanting to hear others views and opinions. Thanks

Anybody in the Health Information technology field? Is it easy to find employment? I'm interested in turning my Health Major from a Labortory focus to a technical focus. I know I want to be in the Health feild but I do not want to work closely with patients. I know I am interested in Labortory science and I think I would do well but the educational requirements sort of intimidate me. I am extremely computer savy and enjoy learning new things about computers. My husband is a software designer and he teaches me new things everyday and I thoroughly enjoy learning. I really like Labortory science but I lack the confidence needed for the strict course requirements. I guess I want help with the pros and cons of each career feild. Anyone out there who would know enough to give some helpful advice? Help Me!

I am looking for a job.... I have a background in health information technology. I am interested in Chicago.

Is the new Health Care Information Technology part of the stimulus bill what we want? Pretty Scary if you ask me. The is a move towards totalitarianism. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601039&refer=columnist_mccaughey&sid=aLzfDxfbwhzs Brian - True, same came be said of much of this bill. But this portion is a power grab! Bob - Get your head out of the sand! Privacy Now - This is an invasion of privacy!

How can I find information to help me with an essay about science, technology, or health issues? I need help with finding information for my essay about science, technology, or health issues.

suggest me an interesting topic related to health care using Information Technology? it could be a real time application

Which is better, a B.S. in Biology or a B.S. in Health Information Technology?

What is a good online school for Health Information Technology? When I get a career I would like for it to be in medical billing and coding. I do not want to just be certified, I want to go ahead and get a degree, just so I will have something to "fall back on". I need to work full-time, so I can pay for college, and all of my other expenses, so it would be more efficient to go to school online. I've looked at DeVry for a while now, but their prices are very high. Also, How long did it take, and what was the total cost?

Health Science or Information Technology? Which career field do you prefer or think is better? This isn't for me so don't say do whatever career you want to do. Which career field do you like?

does anyone know of any career options for a health administration major/ information technology minor? I will graduate with a Bachelor's of Science from Penn State. I was thinking I could be a data analyst but i'm not sure if that's feasible? if not, what other high paying entry level, it related jobs do you think I could qualify for. My career advisor and academic advisor were not of any help (both told me to look up monster, career builder, ect-- and those sites were unhelpful!) Thank you in advance for those who legitimately try to answer my question.

what type of technology is needed for health information system?

Health science or health tech degree for dental hygienist? Which degree is better to go into if I am going for Dental Hygienist, a health science degree or health information technology degree? Can you tell me what each degree is commonly used for, how much they make, and is it worth going for for the future careers?

what health and safety issues are there rgarding information technology?

need information on free online journals available on healthcare IT? i need material to read on Health information technology, preferably online journals which are available for free viewing.

is nano technology a branch of information technology? what role does information technology play in human health? is it something concerned with nano technology?

roll of information technology and human health?

what computer related careers are there in a hospital or in the health care field? my husband is an information technology major and health & wellness minor with a certificate in computer networking...what kinds of jobs are out there for computer people who also want to work in health & medical field?

Need help with this health care question? Career advancements in the health information technology industry are mainly based on A. knowing other people. B. dressing in a professional manner. C. education and credential(s). D. joining the American Health Information Management Association I think it's C but it might be D

How much do certified medical coders get paid? I will graduate in May with my Associate's degree in Health Information Technology. After that I will sit for the national certification exam to get my RHIT credentials. How much can I expect to get paid for being a certified medical coder?

what is the process of becoming an online instructor? I have a Batchelors degee (psychology)& almost finished with an Associates degree( health information technology)-would I need a Masters to be able to teach online classes? I would be interested in teaching adults.

What is national accreditted online school program? I found a college in Colorado that offer Associates degree in Health information Technology. They are nationally accreditted. They are online school. What do you think, is it good idea to get associates through them or any other national accreditted online schools. I already have Assoicates in Liberal Arts. I wanted to get another Associates degree without leaving the house (perhaps online program) and taking my time, because i have 2 six-month old babies. Any good school you have in mind, i don't $300 credit school. Thanks

if wanting to work @a hospital, which is better to have and which pays more? a AA degree in Health.....? Im actually trying to get a career in the medical field, preferably as an x-ray tech or something similar. Which would I benefit most from...an associates degree in health information technology OR a diploma/certificate from a vocational class/school?

How do you know if a college is accredited and how do you know what to do in college? I want to go to college but I dont know if pharmacy technician or health information technology is what I want.Do you know anything about the health information technology

How can I find non-governmental funding for African American women over 40 seeking their first degree? I'm interested in a associate of applied science degree in health information technology. I've already accumulated more than $7,000 in student loans because I'm single and didn't qualify for any grants. I do not wish to make another loan to the government seeing that I only earn $8 per hr on my current job as well as being displaced by Katrina. I'm seeking any organization or person to sponser my continued education.