Health information mangers are responsible for the collection, analysis and interpretation of data in any organization or business that makes use of health or patient data information. People in this field work in various health places such as hospitals, nursing homes and home health agencies. They are required to stay up-to-date on computer and software technology, as well as legislative requirements dealing with medical records. They also must ensure that only authorized personnel have access to these medical record databases, which must be accurate and up-to-date.

The field of Health Information Management is growing rapidly. Over the last few years, the federal government has invested billions of dollars in the field to promote the design and development of a robust health information infrastructure. As a result of private institutions following suit, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 16% growth in related health information jobs.