04/20/2026
April 20th-24th is Health Information Professionals Week! Although our patients may not see these team members every day, they work behind the scenes to ensure that every health record is complete and secure. Like all health care organizations, Morrow County Health District is committed to protecting and maintaining each patient’s health information. Here’s a breakdown of the often unseen but vital work of health information professionals:
What is health information?
According to The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), health information is “the data related to a person's medical history.” The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a “federal law that protects a patient’s health information and establishes national standards for privacy, security, and electronic transaction of data.”
What is a health information professional?
A health information professional is a health care worker who is highly skilled at documenting and ensuring that a patient’s medical record is accurate, up to date, and protected- this includes our Health Information Manager, Debbie, and Certified Coders, Cari and Lisa- we thank you for your dedication to protect and maintain health information!
