The American Health Information Management Association surveyed 2,526 health information professionals to assess workforce challenges and found the following:
- Limitations on compensation and a lack of local talent have been contributing to health information staffing issues.
- Understaffing of health information talent has been increasing burnout and dissatisfaction.
- Understaffing of health information talent lowered data quality at organizations.
- Fifty-nine percent of health information professionals surveyed reported that COVID-19 made staffing workloads worse.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.
