[Answered]: Briefly explain what HEDIS is and describe its…

Briefly explain what HEDIS is and describe its purpose in healthcare quality measurement. Choose one specific HEDIS measure (e.g., Breast Cancer Screening, Controlling High Blood Pressure, Childhood Immunization Status). Explain how this measure is calculated, including data sources typically used (claims, EHR, patient surveys, etc.). Discuss how health information professionals and data analysts can contribute to improving performance on this measure. Include at least one peer-reviewed source in addition to your textbook to support your post.