The Beat Live at HLTH: Trusted Health Information in an Overloaded World —Featuring Jenny Yu
About Jenny Yu:
Jenny Yu, MD FACS, is the Chief Health Officer for Healthline Media, the number one health publisher that drives well-being forward by leading our audience of 74 million people to take action and improve their lives. She leads the Medical Affairs team and supports the organization in strategy, growth, and medical integrity. Before joining the organization in 2020, she was a practicing academic clinician with experience in research and operation. She is the Co-founder of a non-profit, Project Theia, focusing on education, care, and innovation in facial reconstructive surgeries for global communities. She has a broad interest in innovation and solutions that help patients navigate the complexity of the healthcare systems.
During her tenure at Healthline Media and RVO Health, she has engaged in various thought leadership opportunities and provided her clinical perspective internally and externally onbroad-ranging topics such as access and adherence, whole-person health, and health literacy.
She graduated from The Ohio State University Medical School and completed an ophthalmology residency and an Oculoplastics fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She has over 20+ publications in peer-reviewed journals, numerous book chapters, and various speaking engagements during her 15+ years of clinical practice.
Things You’ll Learn:
- Access to reliable and accessible health information is crucial for patients and consumers.
- High healthcare costs significantly impact patient outcomes, highlighting the necessity for affordable healthcare solutions.
- Personalized communication and consistent messaging play a vital role in effective healthcare practices.
- Cross-functional partnerships and collaborations are essential in addressing holistic health needs and promoting preventive care.
- Technology and innovative services have a substantial impact on improving healthcare accessibility, education, and cost concerns.
Resources: