BS in Health Information Management
The first step toward a career in health information management
If you're interested in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and business, UIC's Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management prepares you for a rewarding career managing one of healthcare's most valuable assets, patient health information. Study topics including clinical coding and reimbursement, health data analytics, quality improvement, healthcare information systems, and privacy and security.
Available on campus or entirely online, our dynamic curriculum prepares students to manage and use health information to support patient care, healthcare operations, strategic decision-making, and regulatory compliance. Our award-winning faculty bring extensive healthcare leadership and industry experience into both our virtual and in-person classrooms.
Students complete a professional practice experience in real healthcare settings, gaining valuable hands-on experience before graduation. As part of the program, students are required to successfully complete the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) certification examination as a graduation requirement, demonstrating they are prepared to enter the profession with a nationally recognized credential.
Whether you study on campus in Chicago or online, you'll graduate ready to make an immediate impact in today's evolving healthcare environment.
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Your career
According to the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of medical and health services managers is expected to grow by 23 percent from 2024 to 2034 – faster than the average for all occupations.
Health information management professionals protect the privacy and ensure the integrity of the most confidential patient data, including medical histories, lab test reports, diagnoses, treatment plans, insurance information, medications and the notes of doctors and nurses. They are a critical link between doctors, insurance providers and patients, working in accordance with the medical, administrative, ethical and legal requirements of today’s sensitive environment for health information.
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Health information manager
- Data and quality analyst
- Compliance or privacy officer
- Clinical documentation integrity specialist
- Revenue cycle or coding manager
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The credentials you need
In the race to find a job in the growing field of health information management, a bachelor’s degree from our program puts you ahead of the pack. After graduation, you’ll be eligible to take the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam.
The RHIA credential tells employers you are skilled in coding, management, technology, privacy, security and data integrity. It’s important to advancement in the field and better job opportunities. With this credential, you gain respect from colleagues in other areas of practice.
To take the RHIA exam, the American Health Information Management Association requires successful completion of a CAHIIM-accredited bachelor’s degree (or post-baccalaureate certificate of degree program) in HIM, like the one we offer. Get started on your path to success today!
We're here for you
We’re here for you
Still wondering what a BS in health information management can do for you? We’re here to answer your questions.
For our online program, call 866-674-4842 or talk to an enrollment advisor.
For on-campus program, contact Felecia Williams:
Email feleciaw@uic.edu
Phone 312.355.5430
Address 1919 W. Taylor St.
250 AHSB, MC 530
Chicago, IL 60612
Accreditation
Accreditation
The Health Information Management accreditor of the University of Illinois at Chicago is the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The College’s accreditation for the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management has been reaffirmed through 2027. All inquiries about the program’s accreditation status should be directed by mail to CAHIIM, 200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5100, Chicago, IL, 60601; by phone at (312) 235-3255; or by email at info@cahiim.org.