Health Informatics vs. Information Management: What’s the Difference?

Health informatics focuses on using technology and data to improve patient care and decision-making, while health information management centers on organizing, securing and maintaining medical records to ensure accuracy and compliance.

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Published on Jul 31, 2025

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Approved and verified accurate by the Associate Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions on July 10, 2025.

The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author’s and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Grand Canyon University. Any sources cited were accurate as of the publish date.

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