Introduced in 2015, the HEDIS® electronic clinical data systems (ECDS) reporting standard provides payers with a method to collect and then report structured electronic clinical data for HEDIS quality measures. The goal is to remove gray areas from written specifications, streamline data acquisition, and foster interoperability for more real-time, actionable data. Reducing the burden of manual chart review can also give plans more time to focus on prioritizing member outreach, reducing treatment costs, and closing gaps in care. This is an important step in improving member outcomes.
