"A "must" for the reference shelf of health information departments! A one- of-a-kind guide that provides the basics for health information management to meet today's challenges, especially in the ambulatory care settings."
— Jean S. Clark, RHIA, director, health information services, CareAlliance Health Services, Charleston, South Carolina, and past president and distinguished member, American Health Information Management Association

"An excellent compilation of topics to introduce individuals to concepts of health information management and the profession."
— Rose Dunn, RHIA, vice president, First Class Solutions, Inc., St. Louis, Missouri

"This book provides an excellent snapshot of key HIM topics and functions and will benefit HIM professionals, students, CEOs, CFOs, physicians, nurses— anyone who wants to learn more about HIM practice, health information management, and the profession."
— Ellen MacDonald, RHIA, president, ARTS & STAT Healthcare Consultants, Inc., San Luis Obispo, California