Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach creates a blueprint for success in the field, with particular emphasis on the movement toward the electronic health record (EHR). This fourth edition of the most widely used health information management technology textbook in the United States is updated to include current health information content and practices. Written by distinguished leaders in the field, Health Information Management Technology: An Applied Approach guides students through two-year academic programs in preparation for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) certification exam and beyond. The material is targeted for associate-degree students in easy-to-understand language and uses approachable examples and scenarios.