A local healthcare facility intends to implement health-IT as EHR integrated with several other health-IT applications (ePrescription, Clinical Decision Support, eHealth, Telemedicine, Mobile Health -mHealth, IoHT/IoMT -Internet of Health/Medical Things). It needs to hire a suitable candidate to accomplish the health-IT implementation.

1. Besides the required academic qualifications, the facility requires two certifications in health information management and health information technology. Why would you suggest these two certifications? Why?

Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA)

Certified Associate in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CAHIMS)

2. Which professional organizations offer them?

3. What competencies they require?

4. Which resources would you recommend for their preparation?

5. What professional activities would you suggest for keeping them active?