HEDIS
Pronunciation: HEE-dis
Also written as: HEDIS — Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set
Healthcare quality measurement tool that includes cancer screening performance indicators used by health plans and providers.
Full Definition
HEDIS (Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set) is a comprehensive set of performance measures developed by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to evaluate healthcare plan quality and performance. HEDIS includes several cancer screening measures such as breast cancer screening rates, cervical cancer screening rates, and colorectal cancer screening rates, which are used for health plan accreditation, quality improvement, and public reporting. These measures define specific age groups, screening intervals, and acceptable screening methods, providing standardized metrics for comparing healthcare organization performance. HEDIS measures influence health plan ratings, provider compensation, and quality improvement initiatives.
Usage
Usage note: Treat as singular noun; capitalize when referring to the specific NCQA measurement set.
In Context
- "The health plan's HEDIS scores for cancer screening exceeded national benchmarks." — quality performance report
- "Provider incentive programs were aligned with HEDIS measures to improve preventive care delivery." — healthcare administration document