Health Information Management Health information management involves the practice of maintaining and maintaining medical records in hospitals, health insurance companies, and other healthcare institutions, through the use of electronic (McWay 176). The storage of medical information is carried out by health information management and HIT professionals using information systems suited to the needs of these institutions. This document answers four main questions regarding health information systems. AHIMA Data Quality Management Model The American Health Information Management Association is a body of health information professionals primarily concerned with improving the quality of medical records (Harman 104). These health data records are vital for the purpose of monitoring patient progress, improving performance and improving outcomes. HIT professionals must consider the purpose for which the data is collected, which includes its application and use in the hospital. Second, they must consider the process by which the essential data is collected or the method used to collect the data elements. Additionally, these professionals must consider the processes and systems they will use to document and archive data. They must also consider the methods they will use to translate the data into information that can be applied in various situations. The four key processes in the model The four key processes in the data quality management model are analysis, storage, collection and application of data (AHIMA 2) The ten characteristics of data These characteristics of data include accessibility, timeliness, relevance, definition, completeness, accuracy, precision, large...... half of the document ......theth information management, which involves the practice of maintaining and curating medical records through the use of electronic means is still in development stage in the United States. However, the correct application and implementation of related laws will ensure efficient management of health information. Works Cited by the American Health Information Management Association. “Practice Brief: Data Quality Management Model.” Data Quality Management Model 1.66 (2009): 1-8. Print.Center for Disease Control and Prevention. “International Classification of Diseases – 10th revision”. ICD Brochure-10 February 2001: 1-4. Print.Harman, Laurinda. Ethical challenges in health information management. Sudbury, MA: Jones and Barlett, 2006. Print.McWay, Dana. Legal aspects of health information management. Clifton Park, NY: Thomson Learning, 2003. Print.