HEDIS nursing is a form of non-clinical nursing where nursing professionals analyze data to determine the effectiveness of health plans. HEDIS stands for the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set, which is a group of performance metrics used in healthcare to run annual audits of insurance companies. HEDIS nurses review medical records and data to determine the quality of healthcare being provided to patients. They are responsible for measuring and reporting on how well health plans are performing in specific areas. HEDIS nurses are usually registered nurses (RNs) or licensed practical nurses (LPNs) in the middle or later stages of their careers. They review medical records and documents to abstract clinical data for HEDIS reporting.

Here are some pros and cons of being a HEDIS nurse: Pros:

• Good salary: HEDIS nurses can earn a good salary, with the average annual salary ranging from $55,530 to $73,640 depending on experience.
• Non-clinical work: HEDIS nursing is a non-clinical role, which means that HEDIS nurses do not have to work directly with patients.
• High demand: There is a high demand for HEDIS nurses, with job postings for nurses with HEDIS skills in their job description increasing by 35% since February 2020.

Cons:

• Desk job: HEDIS nursing is a desk job, which means that HEDIS nurses spend most of their time sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• High stress: HEDIS nursing can be a high-stress job, as HEDIS nurses are responsible for measuring and reporting on how well health plans are performing in specific areas.
• Limited patient interaction: HEDIS nurses do not have direct patient interaction, which may be a downside for those who enjoy working with patients.