The concept of Healthcare Reform is often misunderstood or villainized. Yet, it is here and isn’t going away. But if we thought about it in terms of “transformation” then we could take an “appreciative” approach. This disruptive change is driving an unprecedented need for emerging innovations; new or improved systems, processes and technology; and people development. This session will provide a high-level understanding of how certain aspects of healthcare “reform” will drive “transformation” in care delivery, financial models, and work roles – from a health IT perspective. You will learn relevant “hybrid” skills that can expand your career opportunities in healthcare and learn about free (yes, I said free) health IT training available to you in partnership with the ONC (Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT) and Johns Hopkins University.

* PMI Talent Triangle: Strategic & business management
* PMBOK Areas Covered: Cost, Quality, Human Resources, Communications
* Relevant Healthcare Industries: Provider, Payer, Healthcare Administration, Manufacturing, Education, Research, Technology, Governance, Regulatory, Pharmacy, Allied Health, Public, Community Health

• 5:30 – 6:30 pm
• No cost - walk-ins welcome
• PMI-MN membership not required

Sunny Ainley & Tracy Mastel, Normandale Community College

Sunny Ainley is the Associate Dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at Normandale Community College and has worked in education, training and workforce development for almost 20 years. Her passion and mission is to empower individuals to live healthy, productive, and inspired lives and to support, business, economic and social vitality. Sunny sits on the commissioner-appointed MN e-Health Advisory Committee and is a member of the Education Council of HealthPartners Institute, and is a Principle Investigator (PI) for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT Workforce Training Program. She loves all things Minnesota and yes, that means even winter.

Tracy Mastel, CSM, is the Program Director for Health IT training at Normandale Community College’s Continuing Education and Workforce Development division. She has focused most of her career on training and development and has been in higher education for 14 years. Tracy has a strong background in organizational leadership and has successfully executed several federal grant programs to develop the healthcare workforce in MN and across the region. Tracy is passionate about organization development and helping students reach their career and educational goals.