Why I Would Like to Obtain a Graduate Degree from Bethel and How I Plan to Utilize My Degree upon Completion of the Program I hold a Master’s in Health Informatics and Information Management and am credentialed as a Registered Health Information Administrator. Since graduating with my Master's in Health Informatics and Information Management, I have met a great deal of people that have been extremely knowledgeable and influential during both my academic and professional careers. I have also pushed myself to go further than what was required. Through knowing these individuals as well as my own drive and motivation, I have grown in my understanding of the healthcare field. I am currently employed at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in the Corporate HIM department as a Data Integrity Specialist. I have the opportunity in my department to work alongside other Health Information Management professionals as well as Healthcare Administration professionals on a daily basis. My hope is that by obtaining this degree, I will be able to have a better understanding of different aspects of the administrative field in healthcare and to be able to be the head of a department wherein I can share my knowledge and experience with others. I want to further my knowledge and be able to take on my roles in my current job as well as any future positions. …show more content…
During my continued employment at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, I have come to realize how connected HIM and Healthcare Administration are and how each field can be beneficial to the other. I am currently working side by side with some individuals that have already earned their MBA in Healthcare Administration and have seen how useful it is to them and how much the benefit in their professional