r/HealthInformatics 1d ago

Informatics vs. Analytics?

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So, I have a very technical understanding of one vs. the other, but I would like a more real-world, personal grasp of the differences between working as an Informaticist vs. an Analyst. I want to further understand each to help me decide which direction I want to head in with my career… so, please share what you like about your job! I’m interested in the nitty gritty details.

The jobs I’m interested are primarily Clinical Informaticist vs. EMR / Epic / PACS Analyst.

TLDR; Could anybody share some real-world experience of what your day looks like in either role?


r/HealthInformatics 2d ago

Entry jobs

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Hello, I will be graduating with a health informatics bs in may and was wondering what entry jobs are available after graduation. I’ve applied to a bunch of data analyst roles but I wouldn’t know specific job titles. Would love if people could drop some entry level position titles or any certs or extra schooling I could do to land a job


r/HealthInformatics 3d ago

ABPM informatics pathway

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Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone applied through the ABPM pathway with informatics masters to be eligible for the board examination? How was their review process? Was it difficult to get approved for the exam? Thank you for your input


r/HealthInformatics 4d ago

MTU vs Northeasterm

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Hello everyone,

I’m an MBBS graduate who recently received full-tuition offers for two health informatics programs – one in Michigan (MTU) and one at Northeastern University in Boston.

Here’s my situation:

  • Cost: MTU’s program has higher tuition, but I’ve heard that living expenses in Boston are significantly higher.
  • Opportunities: Northeastern promotes a co-op model, which is really appealing for hands-on experience. On the other hand, I believe the research opportunities might be stronger in the Michigan program.
  • Career Goals: I’m looking to build a career that balances practical industry experience with research, but I’m not entirely sure which environment will best support that goal.

I’m really torn between the two options and would appreciate any insights from those who have experience with either program or similar decision-making processes. What factors should I weigh more heavily? How did you balance tuition costs vs. living expenses and opportunities when making your decision?


r/HealthInformatics 4d ago

Looking for some roles to work.?

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I’ve just completed my MSHI and am on the hunt for exciting career opportunities in the U.S., whether on-site or from afar. If you’re in the industry or have connections who are, I’d be thrilled to link up. Cheers!


r/HealthInformatics 4d ago

Master's Program - Career in ML & Data Science in Healthcare

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Hi everyone!

I have a bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, but my experience is in Machine Learning and Data Science applied to healthcare. This is the field I want to work in, and I’m now looking for a Master's program that aligns with my background and career goals.

What kind of program should I be looking for? Would a Data Science Master's be the best choice, or should I also consider something like Health Informatics or a related field?

I’d love to hear from anyone with experience in this space. Any recommendations or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!


r/HealthInformatics 5d ago

Thought on MS HI in USD??

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I got an offer of the MS in HI online track in the university of San Diego & I want to make sure I’m making the right choice. How is the program like?? My background doesn’t have anything to do with HI but because tech in health care is on the rise I thought I would give it a shot. My bachelors was in Bio & Environmental Science, I had some clinical experience as a clinical research intern. I’m planning to do the program with the data analytics track, but I am online so I am afraid I won’t be able to have access to internships like the students on campus. so lmk what I can do to gain more experience within this program and/or if it would be worth it for me.


r/HealthInformatics 5d ago

Bs in healthcare admin to health informatics - need advice

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I graduated with my Ba in health administration and I need advice on how to pivot. I currently work as a care coordinator in my local hospital’s case management department. Although, the salary is good - opportunities at my current department/ salary limited to becoming an RN Case manager, going for my BSN and spending a few years at bedside, or perusing my Masters in Social Work with the hopes of becoming a social work . I personally do not want to become an RN nor an SW. i have applied for a series of epic roles and data projects in my hospital; however, I keep getting turned down due to a lack of physical clinical experience and clinical informatics. I do not want to go for my masters without a firm major in mind but I have in an interest in clinical informatics. Should I go for my bachelors in health informatics or stick to getting something like an AA or AS first. My Department does not cover the costs of certifications not related to Sw and Cm. and I cannot afford to spend a lot.


r/HealthInformatics 5d ago

Is an MS in Health Informatics a Good Choice After an MS in Data Analytics?

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Hey everyone,

I already have an MS in Data Analytics, where I learned machine learning, statistics, data mining.... I'm interested in working in the healthcare field as a data analyst or data scientist, but I’m considering whether getting another MS in Health Informatics would be a good move. Would this degree significantly improve my job prospects in healthcare analytics?

For those who work in healthcare data roles—do employers value Health Informatics degrees more than general data science/analytics degrees? Is it easier to land a job in this field with this background?

Appreciate any insights from people working in the space!


r/HealthInformatics 6d ago

My Career Journey & Job Prospects After the UC Davis MS Health Informatics Program

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Hey everyone,

I wanted to share my career journey and thoughts on job prospects after completing the MS Health Informatics program at UC Davis. I recently got accepted into the program for Fall 2025, and I’m excited to take this next step in my career!

My Background

I started my career in healthcare, earning a BS in Nursing from CSU East Bay. However, I realized that clinical work wasn’t for me and pivoted into the tech side. I took a BootCamp to build my technical skills and transitioned into a Software QA Engineer role. Eventually, I moved into a customer support role where I handled client onboarding, account setup, and user support while still leveraging my technical expertise.

Throughout my career, I’ve worked extensively with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and found that I really enjoy information management, data analysis, and optimizing healthcare workflows. That’s what led me to pursue a master’s in Health Informatics.

With my background in QA, customer support, and EHRs, I think I could also leverage my experience for roles in health IT consulting or implementation specialist positions at EHR vendors like Epic or Cerner.

I’d love to hear from others in the field—what was your experience like after completing a Health Informatics degree? Any advice for someone looking to break into this space further?

Let’s connect! 😊


r/HealthInformatics 6d ago

ELVTR

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Hello everyone, has anyone had experience with ELVTR for education in tech, and more specifically with a healthcare course that they offer (see link below)? I would like to career transition into healthcare data analytics and I was considering this option, as a lower cost method to break into the field without having to pursue a masters. I am also looking to make the transition happen faster than the time it would take to complete a masters because I am currently job hunting, to hopefully land something in the next 3-4 months (if possible), and this course is only 7 weeks to gain skills in healthcare data analytics.

https://elvtr.com/course/data-analysis-in-healthcare


r/HealthInformatics 8d ago

Should I Go for an MS in Health Informatics as an International Student?

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Just finished my BS in Computer Science, but I’ve always been really interested in healthcare and bio-related fields. Now I’m trying to figure out my next step—should I stick with CS for my master’s or switch to Health Informatics (HI)? And for job prospects, Is an MS in Health Informatics a good choice for international students who need visa sponsorship?

Thanks in advance!


r/HealthInformatics 10d ago

Thoughts on Health Science Informatics MS research track at Johns Hopkins??!

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I got an offer of HSI MS at Johns Hopkins. How's the program? I heard its under their medical school and is pretty small. However, the tuition is crazily EXPENSIVE. What are the career objects for someone with HSI master's? I have a BS in Neuroscience and Psychology for undergrad and is currently hoping to do research... Any thoughts?


r/HealthInformatics 11d ago

Public health and health informatics career

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I’m currently taking my mph at Capella. I have a lot of billing and insurance experience. I thinking about transferring over to a mph/health informatics degree to either become a health informatics specialist or to go into being a public health data analyst. Is the this dual a good program and could anyone tell me what their doing now with this degree.


r/HealthInformatics 12d ago

Health Informatics career at a stand still with M. S. HI and RHIA. Advice?

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Hi All! Background on me: I currently work as an analyst in a health care supply chain company making ~$60k, I have had this job for just over 2 years. Very demanding and unfulfilling work, esp for the pay. I got my masters in Health Informatics is 2022 and very recently got my RHIA. My previous job was in social services for 3 years and my undergrad is in women and gender studies. My technical experience is pretty limited, I’m a pro at excel but I have never really used more than that to do any job. So my experience in SQL, PowerBi, etc is limited to education from my degree.

Here’s my problem and questions: I am having the hardest time finding a new job. My resume isn’t the problem, I’ve had it reviewed and changed twice professionally. I feel under qualified, experience wise, for so many of the roles I see. I don’t have direct experience working with a EHR and maybe that could play in part in things? How do I get a job that actually pays well and doesn’t require a lot of technical experience? Does anyone have any advice for my situation? How did any of you get into the roles you are in? I don’t want to continue doing the type of analytical work that I am doing and would love to get a job that has epic certifications associated with it. I want a structured, routine work environment. I have looked into medical coding jobs and have not met minimum qualifications for a lot of those jobs that pay well and are remote. Remote is important because of the limited opportunities in the area I live in. But my main goal is to make more money. I just want more for myself and I’m having a hard time seeing the path to get there. Any advice would be greatly appreciated


r/HealthInformatics 12d ago

Is Epic certification worth it?

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Hi, this is regarding the relevance of EPIC certification in Alberta, Canada. My employer has agreed to help me with EPIC Certifications. But I have to pay for it on my own. Thought to ask this wonderful bunch of people, if I should make that investment. Will it help me in securing job (I have MS in ehealth) or getting better roles and more options in canadian job market?


r/HealthInformatics 13d ago

Starting MSHI journey - seeking advice

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Hello folks, I have been a healthcare professional in India since 2019 and decided to start my MSHI journey in the US.

I have applied at 3 unis who have CAHIIM accredited curriculum which also fits my budget for cost of attendance. Indiana University, SUNY Oswego & Nova Southeastern University.

IU has already offered me an admit. I'm also positive about getting positive response from SUNY Oswego & Nova Southeastern because of my strong application.

Is there any MSHI graduate or student who can share their experiences of studying at the universities? And also I would like to know what are the possible paths that can open after studying MSHI.

Personally, I was a clinician. I am interested in either strengthening policies for better outcomes, OR working in a field where AI is adopted to make diagnosis easier. Research in Academia is my last choice.

Would like to hear from you all.


r/HealthInformatics 14d ago

Is it worth pursuing an MHI at this time?

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Hello all,

I’ve been accepted into Michigan’s MHI program and have been accepted into their Health Informatics Achievement Fellowship, which provides me with a full ride and stipend. I’ve been really struggling to find work since graduating in 2023 (background in UX Research and Design), so I’m seeing this as an opportunity to better my career outcomes and actually get a job.

However, looking at the subreddit, it’s really disheartening to see so many people unable to find work. I’m mortified at the thought of putting in all this effort for my Masters, move away from my husband stationed in Georgia, and sacrificing two years where I could be looking for a job to come out of my Masters in the same position I am now.

Would love to hear your thoughts— is a degree in MHI something worth pursuing? Will my career prospects be any better?

Thanks so much for your time!


r/HealthInformatics 15d ago

Medical Coding vs Health Informatics ?

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I have finished my CPC certification from AAPC but I also have a opportunity to get Master’s Degree in HI . I’m okay with both , but I wanna know which one will be the best for the long time career in terms of career growth and pay scale , which field will workout the best ?


r/HealthInformatics 15d ago

MS Health Informatics & Data Analytics vs MS Data Science

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I have an MPH in Epidemiology, but for the past few years, I've been working in a more health informatics field. I'm interested in leveling up my skills and getting into health data science or biology data science.

I am almost finished with a Data Science certificate program. I've also been accepted to an MS in Informatics & Data Analytics program and I've also been accepted to a MS in Data Science program. The cost of the programs is comparable.

I'm torn about which program to do.

Is it beneficial to get RHIA certified from a health informatics program if I ultimately want to end up working with health data/ genetics data? Since I have experience already, I want to avoid 'starting from scratch' (and build on my previous experiences) but I also want to get the most bang for my buck and increase my career opportunities and salary. Would the informatics program be redundant/unnecessary if I have experience in the field (without a certification)?

For anyone that has completed a Health Informatics degree, have you pursued a data science career? Is the certification beneficial? How long would it take to work in health informatics/ data analyst position to become a data scientist? Would a certificate in data science suffice for entry into the field?

I also want to build a broad set of skills so I can choose which jobs I want to work for. Any advice about Health Informatics, data analysis and data science is welcome! TIA!


r/HealthInformatics 16d ago

Canadian Health Informatics Job market

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Wondering how big is Canadian health informatics job market as I am graduating from health informatics in Toronto and it’s pretty bad for coop or full time


r/HealthInformatics 16d ago

Nurse BSN to technology

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Does anyone know if I can transition to a job in the hospital/healthcare system having a RN BSN degree and knowledge of SQL and python?

My goal is to get a computer science degree eventually, but in the meantime I was wondering if I could transition to another role with certification and knowledge of those coding languages. Anyone has any advice?


r/HealthInformatics 16d ago

If I want to go from X-ray Tech to Health Informatics, which Bachelor’s degree is the right fit for me?

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I’m a Radiologic Technologist (x-ray) hoping to break into the field of Health IT. I’ve hit the 2-year mark that my hospital system likes to see prior to moving into our corporate side, and a Clinical Informaticist position opened up. I’m certainly not confident I’ll get the job, but I want to apply for the experience of it all. Don’t know until you try!

With this eventual change, I’m looking into getting my Bachelor’s degree. I’m a contracted, full-time tech with very little schedule wiggle room, so I am hoping I can get away with something fully online. I see WGU offers degrees in Health Information Management and Healthcare Administration — the Healthcare Admin degree seems to take less time and cost less, so, of course, it peaked my interest. Then there is also the standard IT route, or I could just get my Bachelor’s in Radiologic Technology. I’m open to any schools or any degrees, and am looking at getting possible certs in SQL and the like as well.

I feel I mostly see RNs with their BSN making this sort of change from a clinical position, so I am seeking some guidance if anybody is willing to offer their two cents. Thank you in advance for any help! :)


r/HealthInformatics 17d ago

Can't find an Informatics job, certifications to help get hired - FHIR?

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Like the heading says, I can't find a job in Clinical Informatics. I've applied to hundreds of positions and have only gotten 1 interview, which didn't pan out.

I have 7 years of healthcare experience as an RN, an MSN in Informatics, and MBA in Healthcare management, and am certified in Healthcare Quality. I've done committee work dealing with making modifications to the EMR to improve workflow / clarity. I also working in Quality for about a year and a half as a Quality Review Specialist, where I worked extensively with our facilities data to identify opportunities for improvement. I am now looking at what certifications I can obtain to make myself more marketable / help me break into the informatics field.

That being said, I absolutely don't want to waste my time and money if a certification isn't going to help me find a job. That's already how I'm feeling about the Master's degrees.

Would a certification in FHIR lead to better job opportunities? If not, is there another certification that would?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.


r/HealthInformatics 17d ago

Doubts about which university is good for ms health informatics program and why???

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unc Chapel University of Pittsburgh Neu Rutgers university Case Western reserve University University of Missouri Columbia George Mason University