Cathy Tannehill

Cathy Tannehill is a seasoned professional in health information management and healthcare informatics, currently serving as Manager of Optum Advisory Services since September 2024. With extensive teaching experience as Graduate Adjunct Faculty at The College of St. Scholastica, Cathy develops and delivers online curriculum for graduate programs, consistently receiving high student approval ratings. Previous roles include IT Applications Manager at Ridgeview, where Cathy led a team supporting over 80 clinical and business applications, and Director of Clinical Operations at Prospero Health, where innovative product processes were implemented. Cathy's career began with significant contributions at Optum in various leadership roles, including National Operations Manager and Program Manager during the ICD-10 implementation. Additional experience includes project management roles at Sisu Healthcare IT Solutions, St. Luke's Hospital, and a guest service internship at Walt Disney World. Cathy holds a Master's degree in Health Information Management and a Bachelor's in Business Administration.