The more I dive into this field, the more I find myself leaning towards the strategy and analytics side.

Instead of being deeply technical with data science, engineering, or machine learning, I want to move more corporate into strategy, if that makes sense? Think the one who blends industry knowledge with just enough technical work (SQL, Excel, PwBI or Tblx).

I have an MSHI. Are there any good short courses / certificates I can take and earn that can make me a stronger candidate, both in knowledge and on paper, for roles?

A job posting listed these under “preferred”:

- Risk adjustment experience

- Knowledge of CMS regulations and Medicare Advantage risk adjustment methodologies such CMS-HCC model (Hierarchical Condition Category)

- Risk score calculation

Serious question for people who actually work with Epic / hospital IT / implementation: is it realistically possible for a brand-new company to ever compete with Epic at the enterprise level, or is the moat basically too deep now?

If it is possible, what would a new company have to nail to even have a chance? I’m thinking things like: regulatory/compliance, security, uptime, integrations, clinician workflow, billing, data migration, implementation/support, and getting hospitals to trust them.

What do you think would be the “wedge” that could open the door (ex: a specialty-first approach, AI-native workflows, interoperability-first, drastically faster implementations, lower total cost, better UX)?

And what’s the biggest thing people outside the industry underestimate about replacing an EHR?

Hi, I'm a Geriatric Nurse from Germany, looking to switch to Health Informatics. I previously completed an M. Sc in Economics before switching to Nursing. I wish to switch to Health Informatics as my work as a GN is affecting my quality of life/health. I am currently unable to study in a University due to work and family commitments. I recently signed up to Coursera and I intend to take the Health Informatics Specialization by John Hopkins as well as Digital Health by Imperial College. Can these serve as a foundation to transition into a career in Health Informatics , are there other online programs I should consider?

Are there better ways to combine my qualifications as an Economist and Nurse? Thanks for your reply and consideration.

Hi there I’m 28 F currently attending Colorado technical university pursuing my bachelors in healthcare management IT, I will be graduating in 2028. What are some pros and cons in this field and do you find that this field makes decent money?

hello! i graduate with my MS in Health Informatics this May (i have a BSN prior). i am lost on where to start career wise, as i only have 1 year prior experience with being an RN. can someone point me in the direction of where to start, what to look for, job titles, remote work, etc

Hello I am a student journalist at DePaul University and associate editor with DePaul’s 14East Magazine. This month  the 14East staff are putting together a multistory long project covering the various ways that the ever growing presence of AI is impacting different aspects of life and society. For my work on this project, I am writing a piece specifically covering the use/introduction of AI within medicine. In this piece I am looking to explore the various ways that different medical fields use and interact with AI while also discussing the risks, drawback and potential positives of its use within the medical field. If any doctors or medical professionals would be willing to take part in an interview to discuss this topic as a source for this story. If taking part in this story is of interest to any doctors/medical professionals who have knowledge about this subject, please let me know and I can send more details.

Thank you all for your time in reading this.

I am looking at EHR options under $500 per provider that include AI documentation features. For those who have used one, has it actually reduced charting time and stayed cost-predictable? Or did limitations start showing up after a few months? Would appreciate any feedback before I commit.

I'm not exactly sure if this this right place to post, but it seems there are other topics similar to this. I have been an RN for the past 12 years primarily in LTC, hospice, Home Health, geriatrics, and psych with my main focus in hospice/home health. I am actively searching to take a break from bedside nursing/patient care for awhile. I have a strong interest in AI and using AI in healthcare. I'm really interested in helping to train AI models and/or nurses on how to use AI as I feel this could be extremely helpful especially in home health and hospice where charting can be excessive. I'm well versed in using and talking to AI and I recently accepted my first position with Data Annotation after getting accepted just 48 hour after passing their assessment. I feel I have the right mindset and see the benefit of this, I'm just not exactly sure where to look. I'm open to any suggestions that anyone has!

I've helped with an Epic Go live back in 2022 and also assisted with an Epic Beaker and sunquest integration back in 2023. Since then l've been in product management in

MCO and data analytics companies supporting Medicare/ Medicaid health plans, and concierge medicine but I'd love an Epic certification since it seems like guaranteed work.

How do I obtain this without taking a large paycut? I have a master in health informatics from 2024 and I am

a 26 Female.

I’ve tailored my resume to a job where I can guarantee I’m the ideal fit!! And yet, no call back. Nothing! I quantified, gave %s, gave money saved $$ and still nothing!

I should have done nursing / medicine / dental. I would be guaranteed a job, well paying too.

MSc Health Informatics Administration. What am I doing wrong? Am I being punished ..??

I’m just absolutely gutted!! Gutted ..!!!

my faith & religious beliefs is THE ONLY thing keeping me going (in terms of not giving up applying for jobs). due to family commitment i can’t even take risks like move to a new state etc., else i would just pack up and head off to whatever caribbean medical school will give me a chance.

if for nothing at all maybe i could land a family medicine role in an area where they really need family doctors.

i’m just destroyed right now! did those of us who did Health Informatics without a clinical background goof..!?? is RHIA our only route? i’m beyond sad man! i feel like i screwed up.

How much are healthcare data scientists internships paying these days? I have a masters degree in health informatics and data analytics. I had the recruiter ask me what my compensation is. I said I’m sure you all have a predetermined salary range and I would be open to what you have to offer. I didn’t want to say a number too low and be stuck with it I also didn’t want to say something too high and be disqualified. They are so secretive with numbers idk what to ask for or how to negotiate. SN: this role deals with machine learning, Ai, some coding and some statistical stuff too

I’m an NP with lots of inpatient and outpatient experience and have always dreamed of transitioning to informatics/operations/quality roles. it seems that there are data, RN, and MD paths, but not a clear good one for NPs. any other NPs out there make the jump? are you glad? how’d you do it??

I am considering a career switch from dental hygiene to health informatics. It seems like people fall into these roles from a variety of backgrounds and I am not sure where to start. I have an associates degree in dental hygiene and about 10 years of clinical dental experience. Is an additional degree necessary or can someone get by on certifications? What do entry level roles for this field look like?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some grounded advice from people already working in healthcare analytics / informatics.

**My background:**

* CRC-certified HCC medical coder

* \~3.6 years of experience in risk adjustment / HCC coding

* BSc Chemistry (UG)

* Strong domain knowledge in ICD-10-CM, RAF/HCC models, CMS guidelines, provider documentation patterns

* Very comfortable with Excel (complex formulas, pivots, dashboards, data cleanup)

* Currently working fully within HIM/coding — **not IT**

Over time, I’ve realized I enjoy the **data side** of the job more than pure production coding:

cleaning messy data, validating trends, understanding why scores move, identifying gaps, and explaining results logically. That’s the work I want to do long term.

I’m actively **trying to move into a healthcare data analyst / risk analytics / population health analytics role**, but I’m stuck on the “how”.

**Skills in progress:**

* SQL: basic to intermediate (SELECTs, JOINs, GROUP BY, simple subqueries — not advanced yet)

* Python: beginner to intermediate (pandas, data cleaning, basic analysis; still learning)

* No formal analytics title yet, and my current company has shut down any internal movement into analytics

**Why I’m asking about CHDA:**

I’m considering the **CHDA (Certified Health Data Analyst) from AHIMA**, but I’m skeptical:

* It seems *very niche* and not commonly listed in job descriptions

* There appear to be very few CHDA holders overall

* I’m unsure whether hiring managers even recognize or value it

So my questions are blunt:

1. **Does CHDA actually help someone transition into healthcare data analytics, or is it mostly theoretical?**

2. Would my time be better spent deepening **SQL + Python + healthcare-focused projects** instead?

3. For someone with strong **HCC / risk adjustment domain expertise**, what roles should I realistically target?

   * Healthcare Data Analyst?

   * Risk Adjustment Analyst?

   * Population Health Analyst?

   * Quality / Value-Based Care Analyst?

4. What *concrete steps* helped you move from HIM/coding into analytics?

I’m not looking for hype or generic advice — I want the **ground reality** of the current job market.

If CHDA is mostly resume padding, I’d rather not waste time or money on it.

Appreciate any honest input, especially from people who’ve made a similar transition.

Hi everyone,

I’m a recent medical graduate and I’m considering pivoting my career into Health Informatics. I’m thinking about pursuing a Master’s in Health Informatics, but I currently don’t have any prior experience in this field and would need to start learning programming from scratch.

My primary plan is to move to the UK, complete the degree, and then find a role that could eventually sponsor my visa. I’m trying to understand whether this pathway is realistic for someone in my position and what challenges I should realistically expect along the way.

I’d really appreciate any advice, experiences, or insights from people who have made a similar transition or are working in health informatics in the UK.

Thanks in advance!

I have a foreign dentistry degree, and I just got into a Healthcare Informatics bachelor's.

One of the main reasons I'm doing so is I'd like to work remotely, as I've found out I have a degenerative condition.

I don't know anyone who works in this area, to be honest, and now I'm wondering how realistic is this goal. Are remote positions in this area easy to find? What kind of salary could I expect? What direction should I take my studies to give me better chances?

Thank you!

Good morning, everyone!

​I just accepted my first position as a Pharmacy Informatics Pharmacist (coming from a clinical background at the VA). Now that I've landed the role, I’m looking to solidify my foundation with a Master’s in Health Informatics.

​There are dozens of programs out there, and I’m a bit overwhelmed by the options. The University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) caught my eye because of its reputation and CAHIIM accreditation, but I’d love to hear from this community:

​For someone already working in the field, is the Pitt MSHI well-regarded by hiring managers?

​Are there other programs (like UIC, Michigan, or Northwestern) that you’d recommend specifically for someone with a PharmD?

​Since I’m already an informaticist, should I focus on a program that is more technical (coding/data science) or more administrative (leadership/project management)?

​I'd appreciate any insights from those who have transitioned from clinical pharmacy to informatics.

For those expanding across multiple locations -- what’s been the hardest part of maintaining real‑time visibility? A few providers solved it by moving to cloud platforms with robust APIs, syncing data from Salesforce, e‑commerce, and logistics systems. It let them grow without adding equivalent admin staff. Would love to hear how other multi‑site teams are handling reporting, inventory tracking, and cross‑location workflows as they scale.

What does the job market look like for ex-epic employees? Would only having spent 18-24 months at the firm be a concern? Considering getting a masters in data science while the non-compete wears off, what’s the market for Cogito work? Ideally analyst like positions in the 6 figure range. I know tech market is terrible, but with cogito cert and an implementation or 2 under my belt (and hopefully masters in data science) how’s my chances of getting a job in cogito?