HIMSS dictionary of health information technology terms, acronyms, and organizations.
General Material Designation
[Book]
EDITION STATEMENT
Edition Statement
Fifth edition.
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
Boca Raton, FL :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
[2019]
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
1 online resource
SERIES
Series Title
HIMSS Book Ser.
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references and index.
CONTENTS NOTE
Text of 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
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
Text of Note
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.
ACQUISITION INFORMATION NOTE
Source for Acquisition/Subscription Address
Ingram Content Group
Stock Number
9781351104500
OTHER EDITION IN ANOTHER MEDIUM
Title
HIMSS dictionary of health information technology terms, acronyms, and organizations.
International Standard Book Number
9780367148645
International Standard Book Number
9781351104500
PARALLEL TITLE PROPER
Parallel Title
Dictionary of healthcare information technology terms, acronyms and organizations
Parallel Title
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society dictionary of healthcare information technology terms, acronyms, and organizations
Parallel Title
Healthcare information technology terms, acronyms and organizations
TOPICAL NAME USED AS SUBJECT
Medical informatics, Dictionaries.
Medical informatics, Terminology.
Medical Informatics.
HEALTH & FITNESS-- Holism.
HEALTH & FITNESS-- Reference.
MEDICAL-- Alternative Medicine.
MEDICAL-- Atlases.
MEDICAL-- Essays.
MEDICAL-- Family & General Practice.
MEDICAL-- Holistic Medicine.
Medical informatics.
MEDICAL-- Osteopathy.
(SUBJECT CATEGORY (Provisional
HEA-- 012000
HEA-- 020000
MBP
MED-- 004000
MED-- 029000
MED-- 040000
MED-- 092000
MED-- 101000
MED-- 109000
DEWEY DECIMAL CLASSIFICATION
Number
610
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3
Edition
23
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION
Class number
R858
CORPORATE BODY NAME - ALTERNATIVE RESPONSIBILITY
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.