A Baker College health information technology student is training at a computer.
Three Cheers for One of the Fastest Growing Occupations in the U.S.
March 24-30, 2019 marks the 30th annual HIP Week, a showcase for and recognition of the thousands of health information management professionals working hard every day to keep our health care system healthy.
Baker College has been preparing health information professionals for rewarding careers since 1989. So, whether you are a HIP, know a HIP or are interested in becoming a HIP, here are three reasons we’re cheering for HIP Week 2019.
Hip, Hip Hooray for Jobs
The field of health information management is experiencing significant growth, with employment opportunities expanding rapidly. Not only are there plenty of jobs available, but there’s also a wide variety of roles to choose from in every type of healthcare setting. As the medical field continues to evolve, new and diverse positions in health information are being created every day, offering exciting career prospects for those entering this profession.
Hip, Hip Hooray for Trustworthiness
In a time where it seems personal data is under attack from every angle, we give a cheer to an entire profession dedicated to accuracy and integrity. Health information professionals are responsible for acquiring, analyzing and protecting innumerable amounts of private patient data…we all should be thankful to have their professional commitment to honesty and dependability on our side.
Hip, Hip Hooray for Health Care’s Unsung Heroes
You don’t have to have an advanced medical degree to help improve patients’ lives. Physicians, nurses, surgeons, testing sites, research laboratories, rehabilitation centers and more all are able to provide appropriate patient care thanks to an important system of trusted information…a universal language of data that connects every patient with their health care. Behind the scenes are the thousands of health information professionals keeping it all moving…using data to improve the health care system and ultimately better serve patients. We celebrate them all this HIP Week!
Baker College offers a two-year associate of applied science degree in health information technology. If you are interested in learning more about a HIP career, please visit our Health Information Technology program page.