Fundamemtals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management [With CDROM]

Health law is a rapidly changing field, and students entering the health informatics and information management (HIIM) fields require the most recent knowledge to move the profession forward and achieve legal compliance. The second edition of Fundamentals of Law for Health Informatics and Information Management updates and expands the 2009 edition. Key Features Ensures learning and retention with Check Your Understanding questions in each chapter Easy reference to resources and appendixes on CD-ROM Addresses topics critical to effective HIIM practice In-depth discussion of new regulations Instructor manual available online About the Authors Melanie S. Brodnik, PhD, RHIA, is director and associate professor of the Health Information Management and Systems Division, and coordinator of the Health Informatics track in the School of Allied Medical Professions, College of Medicine, at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Laurie A. Rinehart-Thompson, JD, RHIA, CHP, is an assistant professor of clinical allied medicine in the Health Information Management & Systems program at The Ohio State University in Columbus. Rebecca B. Reynolds, MHA, EdD, RHIA, is an associate professor and program director of the graduate program in HIIM at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis.