Davenport University joins a growing chorus to protect patient data. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2025 that the demand for health information management professionals is growing rapidly. To meet the growing need, the university’s College of Health Professions has formed three new health information management partnerships with Southern University at New Orleans, Leeward Community College in Honolulu and the Healthcare Information Management Systems Society (HIMSS). 

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 23 percent from 2024 to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The surge is driven by an aging population, increased medical procedures and the widespread adoption of electronic health records.

“With these partnerships, the university is committed to providing HIM pathways and opportunities for students to advance with higher degrees than their current institutions offer,” said Joe Brown, chair of the Allied Health and Health Information Management department. “These partnerships provide a streamlined pathway for students to advance their education by seamlessly transferring their current program credits to Davenport, allowing them to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field.”

Health Information Management (HIM) degrees focus on the intersection of health care, information systems, data management and compliance. Students learn how to acquire, analyze, manage and protect health information important to patient care and organizational operations.

At Leeward Community College, a University of Hawaii System school, students can turn their associate degree into a bachelor’s or master’s degree through Davenport’s flexible HIM programs. They are given two pathways to choose from, each resulting in a bachelor’s degree and the option to continue on an accelerated master’s degree path.

At Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO), Davenport offers a 4+1 pathway. Students are able to complete their HIM undergraduate degree at SUNO, then earn their master’s in health informatics and information management in one additional year at Davenport.

In addition, Davenport is offering all Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) members and their dependents pursuing degrees a 20% scholarship on all tuition (davenport.edu/HIMSS). Members also receive a 20% discount on all publicly offered professional development programs through Davenport’s Institute for Professional Excellence (davenport.edu/ipex).

“Davenport’s health information management program is 100% online and merges information technology, business, problem-solving and management skills within each degree,” said Amy Stahley, dean of Davenport’s College of Health Professions. “Our team of seasoned faculty know exactly which information management technology skills you’ll need in the health care field and has intentionally designed the curriculum around that. Students are supported throughout their academic journey and enter their field with the experience needed to excel.”

Davenport’s Health Information Management BS also qualifies for Davenport’s Employment Guarantee. Students who meet Davenport’s requirements in select program areas are eligible for additional education benefits if they are unable to obtain employment within six months of graduation. 

Davenport offers a wide range of benefits to those seeking a health information management degree. These include seamless credit transfers, degree stacking options and flexible online programs, allowing students to work classes into busy schedules. 

Industry-trained faculty and CAHIIM-accredited programs mean students are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) exam after graduation. In addition, Davenport offers bachelor’s degree customization in cancer tumor registry, global project management or revenue management.

“Whatever health information management role you are considering, we encourage you to reach out,” said Stahley. “At Davenport, we can help you explore your options, determine if you have current credits that may transfer, and what financial aid may be available. It’s a growing, important field, a field where you can truly make a difference.”

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