This textbook introduces students to the principles and practices of Health Information Management through understanding of Health Information Technology and its application today. Topics covered in the text are based on the core competencies defined by AHIMA as well as HIPAA regulations and JACHO recommendations. To prepare for twenty-first century healthcare occupations, the student needs to understand the connectivity and applications that make up Health Information Systems of today. The text will provide students with a thorough understanding of both the terminology of Health Information Technology and the practical use of Information Systems in actual medical facilities.