Significance of RHIAs

• RHIAs are responsible for analyzing patient data, managing and implementing health care systems.
  
  

RHIA Income

• According to Payscale.com, RHIAs make from $38,500 to $80,712. Rising health problems in our country make the health care industry a stable industry in which to launch a career.
  
  

Hiring an RHIA

• RHIAs typically work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and HMOs. You can find work as an RHIA at a dental office, physician's office and outpatient care centers.
  
  

Growth Potential

• The Bureau of Labor Statistics states "health care will generate $3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2006 and 2016, more than any other industry."
  
  

Education Requirements

• RHIAs are certified by the American Health Information Management Association. RHIAs require a master's degree in health information management.
  
  

Most Important Function

• RHIAs ensure the "safe" flow of information between patient and health care provider.