Minnesota and North Dakota.
Rich Gehrman
Rich Gehrman, REACH health information technology (HIT) consultant for Minnesota and North Dakota, provides support to ensure electronic health records (EHR) technology is implemented effectively to REACH clients.
REACH consulting expertise
- Provide project/change management and decision support
- Develop technology strategies and implementation plans
- Analyze readiness to implement electronic health record (EHR) technology
- Design new workflows for new systems
The experience you need
As a project manager, Rich has more than 20 years of experience implementing information technology and other administrative systems in diverse organizational and technical environments. Included among his projects are integrating programs and services delivered by NorthPoint Health and Wellness, Metropolitan Health Plan as well as the state of Alabama and health and human services information systems. Rich’s background in planning and implementing complex systems for organizations will benefit clients that want to install and effectively use EHR.
Rich has helped implement major projects in complex technical and business environments. He has worked at multiple levels to assist technical staff, business owners, and leaders to develop a shared commitment to change. He has helped organizations redefine roles, develop new skills, improve business processes, and take related steps needed to successfully implement new business and EHR systems
Education and additional experience
- Master of Business Administration, Harvard Business School, Boston
- Master of Divinity, Harvard Divinity School, Boston
- Bachelor of Arts, political science, Williams College, Williamstown MA
- Co-wrote curriculum and received training in continuous quality improvement
- Co-wrote two curricula and delivered training in organizational development topics including introduction to supervision, negotiating skills, and project management
