Trends in Billing and Coding for Allied Health Care Education

Why This Topic Matters

It highlights the educational and workforce implications of major shifts in health information management and billing practices, helping readers understand why allied health programs are updating training and credentials.

Article Sections

1. EHR

   Discusses the move toward electronic health records and how allied health programs are preparing students for technology-related changes in care settings.

2. ICD-10

   Covers the transition to a newer diagnosis coding environment and its broader impact on billing education and training.

3. Medical Scribes

   Describes the growing role of medical scribes in clinical documentation and workflow support, with attention to allied health career opportunities.

4. Credentialing

   Reviews the value of professional credentials and exam-based recognition for graduates in allied health and billing-related programs.

5. Ms. Barb Westrick, CMA, CBCS, CPC

   Provides author background and experience in allied health education, documentation, billing, and coding.

6. About Ross Medical Education Center

   Offers background information about the school, its locations, accreditation, and educational mission.