1. List and briefly explain 5 credentials that can be earned through AHIMA’s certification program. (5)

2. 1-What is the primary function of AHIMA and how does it impact you? (7)

3. 2-How can the AHIMA Engage (Online) Communities assist HIM professionals in the field? List at least 2 benefits. (2)

4. 3-List and describe all the steps included in the certification process for a Registered Health Information Technician. (5)

5. 4-Describe how an HIM job and tasks will change in the next six years, identifying at least two changes that will occur. How will the future job be different from the current job? (10)

6. 5-Explain differences between primary and secondary purposes of health records. (4)

7. 6-Distinguish (i.e., compare the meaning and use) between individual and institutional users of health records. (8)

8. 7-What are advantages and disadvantages of integrated verses hybrid health records? List and describe at least 2 advantages and 2 disadvantages. (10)

9. 8-Explain fully the differences between privacy, security, and confidentiality. (9)

10. 9-Your HIM department is upgrading to fully electronic records. Explain and justify the

10-advantages to the change in at least 3 sentences. What special considerations will you need to address? (10)

11. 11-What are the major focuses in healthcare for the following organizations: The Joint Commission and NCQA? (5)

12. 12-List 3 impacts of Conditions of Participation on Health Information Management.(5)

13. 13-Describe 4 different categories of health informatics standards. (8)

14. 14-How does HIPAA impact Health Information Management? Describe 5 impacts. (10)

15. 15-Describe (name, description and use) 3 indices and 6 registries that are based on information from health records. (18)

16. 16-List 10 of the UHDDS data items and their descriptions. Why was the UHDDS developed? (5)

17. 17-How did the actions of the American College of Surgeons impact our HIM profession historically? (5)

18. 18-What is the impact of managed care on HIM and healthcare? List and describe at least 2. (5)

19. 19-Where does Health Information Management fit into a hospital organization chart? Explain the role and responsibility that our profession has. This should be 3-4 sentences. (5)

20. 20- Describe the history, structure, and purpose of two classification systems. Provide an example (i.e., code and description) of each classification. (9)

21. 21 -Describe and explain the difference between quantitative analysis and qualitative analysis. (5)

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