Health IT Body of Knowledge

The HIMSS Health IT Body of Knowledge provides a rich and organized compilation of content that introduces the reader to essential definitions, descriptions and discussions of key topic areas related to health information systems and management.  If you are new to healthcare and/or new to healthcare IT, this site will provide information on the basics that you need to know to become grounded in the field and to succeed.  The reader will find this resource useful in gaining knowledge about a specific topic related to health IT or to gain a more complete knowledge of health information systems and management.  The Health IT Body of Knowledge is focused less on the technical aspects of the subject matter and more on the management of systems and information.

Content in the Health IT Body of Knowledge is comprised of articles, tools, and guidelines from many authoritative sources, including HIMSS.  Each document has been reviewed by content experts to ensure credibility, accuracy, and completeness. Documents that are drawn from non-HIMSS sources are included with the express permission of the copyright holder.  That permission has been given to HIMSS alone, and all provisions of copyright continue to be held by the original copyright holder.  Permissions and attributions are listed under a link in the left hand navigation bar.

The Health IT Body of Knowledge will continue to be expanded and updated.  New documents will, for a short time after they are introduced, be linked under a “New Item” link on the left navigation column so that they are easily found by regular visitors to the site.  For additional information on many of the topics in the Health IT Body of Knowledge, the HIMSS website offers an abundance of content and news on specific areas of interest to members and visitors.   Many of these can be found under “Topics and Tools” in the navigation bar at www.himss.org .

HIMSS is deeply grateful to all publishers, organizations, and content experts who have cooperated and assisted in this project.  Thank you!

Voices of HIMSS

As you visit the Health IT Body of Knowledge, we encourage you to take a moment and read the various “Voices of HIMSS” profiles below these industry leaders, each of which has impacted our industry in a very positive way, as well as those who transitioned to a career in health IT. Their experiences are varied and rich with advice for all levels of health IT professionals.

Elizabeth Casey Halley, RN, MBA
Healthcare advisor gives back, looks forward
Hear how careers in health IT are impacting today's healthcare delivery system.

Willa Fields, DNSc, RN, FHIMSS
Esteemed professor delivers education insights
Learn what it takes to stay current with the ever-changing health IT industry!

Jaime (Jim) E. Borda, MBA
IT professional shares career shift advice
Learn about opportunities in HIT to support the implementation of EHRs.

Kim E. Sassaman, CISSP
Information security officer continually furthers education
Find out what it take to make your mark in an ever-evolving industry.