Document Type : Original Article(s)
Authors
1 PhD Student, Health Information Management, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Health Information Management, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Abstract Introduction: Nowadays, importance of health information and managing health information resources is growing. Managing information resources requires a variety of knowledge and skills. So, information managers find themselves as a valuable person in health care organizations. This article aimed to overview the importance, roles, duties, and organizational position of information managers in health care organizations. Conclusion: Information managers would be as future powerful strategists in health care organizations; to this end, they must furnish themselves to a variety of knowledge and skills such as information management, information technology, and related technical issues, management capabilities and understanding clinical processes. Keywords: Information Management; Managers; Delivery of Healthcare; Organizations
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