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Explore stories and insights from UIC’s Online Health Informatics and Health Information Management programs. From alumni career outcomes to faculty perspectives, course highlights, and industry trends, see how our programs prepare students to support the evolving healthcare landscape.

 

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Featured Articles

Health Informatics vs. Health Information Management: Which Master’s Degree Is Right for You?
As healthcare continues to evolve, professionals who can manage, analyze, and protect health data are more essential than ever.
Interim Program Director Laura Mills emphasizes strong foundation in medical terminology and information literacy
Learn more about the courses that Mills teaches, and her advice for students interested in pursuing their degree in health informatics or health information management.
Healthcare Analytics: UIC alum pursues both Health Informatics and Health Information Management fields
Learn about UIC alum, Matt Michalik, and how he uses his HI and HIM knowledge in his role as a Analytics Consultant.

Alumni Stories

How Earning an MS in Health Information Management at UIC Led to a Career as a Coding Analyst
Today’s healthcare system relies on more than doctors and nurses. It also depends on health information professionals who ensure that data drives better outcomes.
Getting RHIA Certified and Advancing in Healthcare: Rachel’s Experience with UIC’s Online MSHIM Degree
Healthcare is evolving fast, and behind the scenes, professionals in health information management are making sure systems run smoothly, securely, and in ways that improve patient care.
Top 5 Insights from a UIC Health Information Management Graduate
A recent grad shares how the program’s flexibility and hands-on coursework helped her balance work, family, and school while building a foundation for a future career in medical billing.
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Course Highlights

4 Ways this MSHIM Course Prepares You for a Career in Health Information Management
If you want to build a career shaping how healthcare organizations use technology to improve patient care, you need more than theory.
5 Essential Healthcare Data Skills You’ll Learn in UIC’s Online Health Informatics Course
In today’s digital health landscape, healthcare data is critical in shaping decisions that impact patients, populations, and healthcare systems.
Explore Healthcare Data Integration and Interoperability within UIC’s Online MSHI Program
Data plays a crucial role in shaping patient care and informing public health decisions in today's healthcare environment.
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Faculty Stories

Healthcare Ethics: UIC Clinical Associate Professor diverse journey from Buddhist monastery to scholar
Discover how Eric Scott Swirsky's interdisciplinary expertise shapes healthcare education and research, challenging traditional norms to address societal disparities and advocate for patient rights.
Informatics: UIC Professor and Department Head guides Biomedical and Health Information Sciences department with 20 years of experience
Dr. Pasupathy has over 20 years of experience leading and pioneering efforts in transforming large health care institutions and social service organizations, as well as founding and directing research and practice transformation programs.
Biomedical Informatics: Dr. Andy Boyd’s research in biomedical and health informatics aims to shape the future of healthcare
With a background in mathematics and a medical journey that took an unexpected turn into research, Andy Boyd, MD, shares his rich experience spanning two decades in the field.
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Industry Insights

Health Informatics vs. Health Information Management: Which Master’s Degree Is Right for You?
As healthcare continues to evolve, professionals who can manage, analyze, and protect health data are more essential than ever.
Career Guide: Explore Health Information Management Jobs
Learn more about the career opportunities and job outlook for the field of Health Information Management (HIM).
Healthcare Cybersecurity: Health Informatics safeguards patient data
Learn about the importance of cybersecurity in the healthcare sector, and the ways health informaticists protect sensitive patient information.
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