The following scholarship is offered by FORE (Foundation of Research and Education of AHIMA to AHIMA members who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in health information management or health information technology.

Scholarships range from $1,000 to $5,000 and are awarded based on assessment of the following criteria:

• Grade point average and academic achievement
• Volunteer and work experience
• Commitment to the HIM profession
• Suitability to the HIM profession
• Quality and suitability of references provided
• Clarity of application

At the time of application, students must:

• be members of AHIMA
• be accepted for enrollment in an approved associate or baccalaureate program of study or a graduate program in a field related to HIM
• be taking a minimum six hours per semester or eight hours per quarter in pursuit of a degree
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0
• have at least a semester remaining at the time of award, as we do not award scholarships to students who will have already graduated at the time we give the award out (award date is August, 2008)

FORE also offers educational loans to AHIMA members pursuing degrees in HIM or certificates in coding specialist programs affiliated with regionally accredited colleges or universities.

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Questions

If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process, please check the FORE Merit Scholarships questions page. Here you will find questions to the most frequently asked questions, as well as contact information.

To be eligible for the RHIT exam, candidates must have earned an associate degree in health information management or technology accredited by CAHIIM.

Health Information Technology - Applied Associate of Science
Rasmussen's Health Information Technology AAS Degree program is accredited by CAHIIM and will prepare students to take the American Health Information Management Association's (AHIMA) examination to become a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT).

The program includes topics such as:

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding
• Ambulatory Care Coding
• Intro to Health Information Management
• Medical Insurance and Billing
• Quality Analysis and Management
• Pathology
• Medical Law and Ethics
• Medical Coding Practicum
• Healthcare Information Technologies

Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
DeVry's CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology program prepares graduates to work with applications systems and manage electronic health information databases. Graduates of this program will be prepared to take the RHIT certification exam. The Health Information Technology AAS Degree program
is available online and at select DeVry campus locations. >>click for campus listing

Technical Management / Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This CAHIIM accredited online degree program in Technical Management with a technical specialty in Health Information Management (HIM) provides the experience and knowledge students need to progress in their profession. Positions abound in hospitals, physician offices, clinics, and even in government agencies, software and IT vendor firms, insurance companies, and consulting firms. Some of the positions available with a bachelor's degree include HIM department director, health information system manager, chief privacy officer, clinical data specialist, information security manager, and product marketing specialist. CAHIIM accreditation has been granted only to the online program for this Health Information Management BS Degree.

Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Northwestern College's CAHIIM accredited online associate's degree in Health Information Technology prepares students to enter this growing field. Students of this program will complete a curriculum that qualifies them to organize and evaluate medical records, code patient records according to standard classifications, consult with physicians to clarify diagnoses and treatment, and use computer programs to tabulate and analyze data. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIT certification exam.

Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
Graduates of Herzing Online’s CAHIIM Accredited Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program will not only master the core coding, health sciences and general education requirements, they will also posses a solid understanding of business and management principles and how those are applied to the health care field, specifically in the area of medical records and health information documentation.

The Herzing University Health Information Management online programs further prepare students through the inclusion of an internship opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in the field. In addition, the Program Review and Career Development courses guide students through the different certifications available to Health Information Management and Medical Billing and Insurance Coding professionals (and how to get them) as well as the creation of a coding skills portfolio to share with prospective employers. It is the combination of Herzing’s quality education, Student Support and Career Services that allow Herzing Online to boast that 97% of our available graduates started careers in the field they studied in 2008.

• Medical Assisting - AS
• Medical Assisting - Diploma
• Medical Billing and Insurance Coding - AS
• Medical Billing and Insurance Coding - Diploma
• Medical Office Administration - AS
• Medical Office Administration - Diploma

Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program blends online coursework with on-ground clinical experiences and is designed to prepare graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required to pursue entry-level positions in the competitive and growing health information management field.

Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
The Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program is designed to act as the next step for individuals who already possess an Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology degree. Students matriculating into this program must have successfully completed Kaplan University's Associate of Applied Science in Health Information Technology program or a Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)-approved AAS in Health Information Technology program prior to admission. The objective of the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is to help prepare graduates to pursue career advancement within the growing field of health information. Students are taught the skills needed to be innovative and adaptable thinkers and problem solvers who can leverage available services and technologies to support operations, management, and strategic initiatives within the health information field.

Health Information Management - Master of Science
This Health Information Management master’s specialization offers health care-focused course work on information systems, databases, system security, data analysis, decision support, and strategic management, along with overviews of important IT and business topics. The curriculum follows the model curriculum of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and was developed to align with the criteria of the Commission on Accreditation for Health Information and Information Management (CAHIIM). It is designed to help you use information management and security to support efficient, accurate health care delivery and management. People who choose this specialization are often IT professionals pursuing health information management or consulting positions in hospitals, clinics, and health care systems.

Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This CAHIIM accredited program provides a unique path for RHITs to obtain their BS in HIM in just 2 ¼ years. This program has been tailor-made for working RHITs who don't want to be bogged down with countless electives in their efforts to obtain a Bachelor's degree. The accelerated curriculum-made possible by an advanced network of support-prepares students to truly excel in the field. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take AHIMA's RHIA certification exam.

Health Information Technology - Associate of Science
The CAHIIM accredited Health Information Technology associate degree program will prepare the student to perform information management services that directly impact the quality of patient care. These functions include organizing, analyzing and technically evaluating health information; compiling various administrative and health statistics; coding diseases, operations, procedures and therapies; maintaining and using health information indexes; creating disease data registries; facilitating storage and retrieval of health data; utilizing computerized health data; and controlling the use and release of health information. Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for AHIMA's RHIT certification exam.

Health Information - Post Bachelor's Certificate
This CAHIIM accredited online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Management allows experienced health care, business, and IT professionals to become eligible for the highly-valued Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) Certification. This online program can be completed in as few as 11 courses. Graduates are eligible to register for the national Registered Health Information Administrators (RHIA) credential examination offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Over 90 percent of our graduates pass the exam, consistently scoring above the national mean in both overall and subject-specific areas.

• Health Informatics - Master of Science
• Health Informatics - Certificate (Post-Bachelor's)
• Health Informatics - Certificate (Post-Master's)

Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science
In as little as 16 months students can earn the AAS in Health Information Technology. The program prepares students to work for hospitals, medical offices, nursing homes, home healthcare services, clinics and insurance companies. Students will become proficient in advanced coding and billing, data analysis, database management, medical records management and much more.

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Applied Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science

• Health Information Technology - Associate of Science