Management Information Systems and Health Care Information Systems
Many of people do not know what Management Information Systems and Health Care Information Systems do or the well paying jobs that that are in that field range. Other people know a very slim amount about them but do not understand why someone would want to major in these fields. This research will help you become more familiar with what they are, what they do, and the career choices they bring along, and how this field is very dominate in the job market.
Management information systems, also known as MIS, are computer systems that direct business and organize operations or files. Many people wonder why someone would want to major in Management information systems. Management information systems are a combination of both business and computing. It takes on the role that a human does by replacing a human with a computer. This means jobs that need to be done can be done in an extremely faster rate and in a more organized matter. They are becoming extremely popular in today’s businesses and offices. There are a great number of capabilities that a management information system can do. Some of the major capabilities it can do are reach an understanding, provide information on the current situation, forecast changes and impacts, and to forecast the consequences of policy decisions and measures. Management information systems usually provide a large amount of output through either text or graphical form. They are costly but can help out a business or any other place that decides to use one. There are many different career paths that one can choose from majoring in Management information systems some of these jobs are: Manage Analyst, Systems Analyst, Consultant, Techni...
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A management information system (MIS) is an information collection and analysis system that facilitates access to program and participant information."(mays.tamu.edu, 2013) This system is usually computerized. Businesses use MIS at all levels of operation to collect, process and store data. Management uses this data in the form of information needed to carry out the daily operations of the business. Everyone who works in business, from someone who pays the bills to the person who makes employment decisions, uses MIS. In fact, many (if not most) companies concentrate on the alignment of MIS with business goals to achieve competitive advantage over other companies. "The major components of the MIS are the database, the model base, and the user interface. The database is used to store important data, the model base has the required statistical models in order to analyze the large amounts of data, and the user interface allows the user of the software to navigate through it and use it with ease."(mays.tamu.edu, 2013)
Learning Experience Journal Entry – Director of Health Information Management and the Supervisor of Medical Records Coder
My paper will give you insight on my healthcare profession. I choose healthcare administration as my career choice. The reason I choose this was because I have always wanted to work in healthcare in a management role and this degree will take me to where I want to be. A quick look into the career of an administrator. They manage hospitals and specific departments or clinics within the hospital medical and diagnostic laboratories. They are also responsible for directing and coordination of health services. Healthcare administration is a great career if you would like to get into a leadership role within any of these places. Not only do you get to run the day to day of the facility but you will also be in charge of some hiring and finance roles
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In the business world today, technology is becoming an essential staple. Every big business relies on it one way or another. More importantly than just technology itself, the use of management information systems is what guides a company in terms of catering to its customers and knowing what moves to make next. Management information systems (MIS) can be defined is the study of people, technology, and organizations (What is MIS?). However, that is a very general definition because there is a lot more that comes out of the use of these MIS systems.
Section 1: About your Degree Program and Specialization The degree program I am enrolled in is Health Information Management. With this degree I will build skills and gain valuable insight into the management of health records. Not only will this degree prepare me for managerial positions but also with expertise needed for the technology and the business aspect of health care.
Wager, Karen A, Frances W. Lee, and John P. Glaser. Health Care Information Systems: A Practical Approach for Health Care Management. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 2013. Internet resource.
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