The purpose of the study was to determine whether the advent of healthcare information technology was a viable career pathway for the people of northeastern Kentucky. The qualitative study used the Delphi Method to conduct and examine interviews with nine experts in Kentucky's workforce development, economic development, education, and healthcare fields to determine how the education system could develop a viable career pathway for students. Further, the study assumed to reduce confusion over what constitutes healthcare information technology. Healthcare Information Technology (HIT) is a relatively new field that healthcare facilities have been reluctant to adopt. Part of this reluctance is due to governmental changes, and part is due to confusion over what healthcare information technology means. Ashland Community and Technical College (ACTC) may already house the classes required for a Healthcare Information Technology program but in two separate programs--computer information technology and nursing programs. By merging portions of these programs together, higher education would be able to accommodate the new career pathway. A succinct career pathway in healthcare information technology would provide employers with qualified employees instead of having to re-educate current employees. The Delphi Method was used to provide an iterative examination of the reoccurring themes and codes encountered. The surveys, of three iterations, were conducted through electronic mail using QuestionPro Professional where all responses were archived. Feedback was requested from participants upon the completion of the data analysis to ensure interpretive support. The rigorousness of the Delphi methodology provided a justification for the consensus. It also provided high-quality findings to help educators and workforce development specialists improve decisions. The research should support future research in healthcare information technology as a valid and beneficial career pathway for northeastern Kentucky. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://bibliotheek.ehb.be:2222/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]