FAOAO, FIAIME, CMLE

Ronald Zipper D.O

Contributing my expertise and experience as Assistant Professor; National and International lecturer; Disability/Impairment and Expert Witness to OmniLife Virtual (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), by developing VR Medical Experiences, including: Orthopedics; Occupational; Sports; Musculoskeletal; Patient Care; Arthritis; Chronic Pain; and Legal medicine. My OmniLife colleagues and I will improve VR and AR by focusing on teaching VR to all levels of Health Care professionals and medical trainees the art of patient skill development, through VR education, Remote VR uses and developing enhanced VR/AR techniques and standards. The art of Patient Goal Setting education that achieves positive patient care outcomes through the exciting spectrum of VR Experiences is emphasized, which prioritize positive and long-lasting outcomes with evidence-based medicine (EBM) State of the Art progressive growth and improvement in quality of life, diagnoses and personal improvement.

Biography

Prior to Blue Cross Blue Shield, Tanya developed and implemented new operating strategies, infrastructures, and governance practices to accelerate the achievement of IT objectives for Summa Health’s multi-channel integrated healthcare network. She built an entire IT support organization and used internet-of-things technologies to create a new virtual strategy that maximized the network’s patient care capability.

Before joining Summa Health, Tanya spent 12 years in multiple roles with Catholic Health Initiatives in Denver, CO, leading the development and delivery of IT strategies, portfolio management, business relationship management, and digital transformations on both regional and corporate levels.

Known as an industry thought leader, Tanya has been featured in multiple publications, including BOSS Magazine and HealthTech Magazine, in which she has discussed how to elevate customer experiences in healthcare. She was recognized by CDO Magazine in 2021 for her accomplishments in leveraging technology, machine learning, and artificial intelligence to optimize the value and results of her organizations. She also received a nomination for ORBIE’s 2021 CIO of the Year Award.

Tanya holds a Master of Science degree in computer information systems from Bellevue University in Bellevue, NE, as well as a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Creighton University in Omaha, NE. She obtained her certification as a  Healthcare Chief Information Officer (CHCIO) through the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) and completed her Project Management Professional (PMP)  education via the Project Management Institute (PMI). Tanya currently resides in Parker, Colorado.