UID:
almahu_9949386371502882
Format:
1 online resource
Edition:
Fifth edition.
ISBN:
9781351104500
,
1351104500
,
9781351104524
,
1351104527
,
9781351104517
,
1351104519
,
9781351104494
,
1351104497
Series Statement:
HIMSS Book Ser.
Content:
This significantly expanded and newest edition of the bestselling HIMSS Dictionary of Health Information and Technology Terms, Acronyms and Organizations has been developed and extensively reviewed by a robust team of industry experts. The fifth edition of this dictionary serves as a quick reference for students, health information and technology (IT) professionals, and healthcare executives to better navigate the ever-growing health IT field. This valuable resource includes more than 3,400 definitions, organizations, credentials, acronyms and references. Definitions of terms for the health IT, medical and nursing informatics fields are updated and included. This fifth edition also includes an acronyms list with cross references to current definitions and a list of health IT-related associations and organizations, including contact information, mission statements and web addresses. Academic and professional certification credentials are also included. As a mission driven non-profit, HIMSS offers a unique depth and breadth of expertise in health innovation, public policy, workforce development, research and analytics to advise global leaders, stakeholders and influencers on best practices in health information and technology. Through our innovation companies, HIMSS delivers key insights, education and engaging events to healthcare providers, governments and market suppliers, ensuring they have the right information at the point of decision. As an association, HIMSS encompasses more than 72,000 individual members and 630 corporate members. We partner with hundreds of providers, academic institutions and health services organizations on strategic initiatives that leverage innovative information and technology. Together, we work to improve health, access and the quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. HIMSS Vision Better health through information and technology. HIMSS Mission Globally, lead endeavors optimizing health engagements and care outcomes through information and technology.
Note:
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; About HIMSS; Foreword; Introduction; Acknowledgments; A; B; C; D; E; F; G; H; I; J; K; L; M; N; O; P; Q; R; S; T; U; V; W; X; Z; Appendix A: Healthcare and Information Technology Organizations; Appendix B: Healthcare IT Related Credentials; Acronyms; References; Index
Additional Edition:
Print version: HIMSS dictionary of health information technology terms, acronyms, and organizations. Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, Taylor & Francis Group, [2019] ISBN 9780367148645
Additional Edition:
ebook version : ISBN 9781351104500
Language:
English
Keywords:
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Dictionaries.
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Terminology.
DOI:
10.4324/9781351104524
URL:
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/9781351104524
