A comprehensive and accessible introductory guide, Understanding Health Information Systems for the Health Professions covers the totality of modern HIS: research and policy; data and analytics; health informatics; people and processes; and systems management. Rooted in real-world examples, this foundational text demonstrates how HIS planning and management help organizations achieve cost-effectiveness, quality improvement, efficiency, population health management, innovation, and patient engagement. Beginning with the changing context of HIS in healthcare, the text moves on to clarify the vital relationship of health information systems to the strategy and evolution of the organization in enabling value-based care and preparing for population health management and digital health. Subsequently, it describes the mission-critical nature of this alignment of systems to strategy. Finally, it provides the management tools and techniques to accomplish the proper planning, management, organization, and stewardship of HIS. Written for a broad audience, Understanding Health Information Systems for the Health Professions empowers future health care leaders, providers, and innovators - all roles integral to successful HIS implementation -- in a challenging and volatile regulatory market in a time of technological evolution. Broad Focus on all health care professionals to encourage a team-based approach. Emphasizes the value of HIS knowledge for all health professionals, not just those in IT. Case examples in every chapter contextualize information in memorable real-world scenarios presenting both successes and failures so student learning is rooted in the reality of systems use in organizations. Discussion questions encourage critical thinking and active engagement with the concepts presented in the text. Robust Instructor's Resource package including an instructor's guide, PowerPoint slides, and a test bank with over 700 questions. Access to Navigate 2 Advantage Access, including a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, learning analytics reporting tools, and more. (c) 2020 524 pages