AHIMA September 1, 2025
Collaboration between health information (HI) and information technology (IT) is no longer optional. As health systems become increasingly digital, new technologies abound and HI professionals face added pressures to stay agile, informed, and integrated with their IT counterparts.
The old ways of working in silos, or waiting until IT has time to assist, no longer serve us. Furthermore, misalignments between HI and IT can impact the integrity of patient data, regulatory compliance, and the success of digital transformation initiatives.
To close the divide, HI professionals must evolve to become strategic partners who are fluent in technology’s impact, even if not fluent in code. We’ve outlined four proven strategies to help HI teams collaborate more effectively with IT and ensure patient...







