HIT 540 - Managing Healthcare System Change

Units: 2

The adoption and meaningful use of health information technology requires an understanding that major challenges to system success are more often behavioral than technical. The goal is to understand core theories supporting change management, learn effective leadership skills to overcome behavioral resistance to change, and apply change management techniques in complex health care organizations. Enrollment Restrictions: Enrollment restricted to students who have obtained consent of instructor. Enrollment Requirements: Admission to the HIT Certificate Program.