In this insightful episode of The Prevention Prescription, host Brandi Harless is joined by Dr. Jenny Yu, Chief Medical Officer at RVO Health, to explore how prevention can reshape the healthcare landscape. Dr. Yu shares her journey from academic medicine to leading innovative solutions at RVO Health, emphasizing the critical role of upstream strategies and consumer-focused care. Together, they discuss the challenges in preventive medicine, the cultural shift in primary care, and the importance of empowering patients to take charge of their health.

Dr. Yu also delves into the impact of lifestyle modifications on chronic conditions like thyroid eye disease, the untapped potential of primary care as a cornerstone for preventive care, and how technology can enhance—but never replace—the human connection in healthcare.

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Host, Brandi Harless is a former nonprofit clinic executive, small-town Mayor, and co-founder and CEO of PreventScripts, a health-tech startup headquartered in western Kentucky, a region experiencing an endemic of chronic metabolic conditions like many communities in the south. In addition to her professional expertise, she has a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University, is a mom, and is the daughter of a drag racer. She is uniquely positioned to lead a fast-paced discussion with providers, patients, and healthcare leaders who want a change now.

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The guest on this episode is Jenny Yu, MD, FACS, the Chief Health Officer for RVO Health, the parent company to Healthline, Healthgrades, and Optum Perks. She leads the Medical Affairs team and supports the overall organization in strategy, growth, medical integrity, and external speaking opportunities. Prior to joining Healthline in 2020, she was a practicing academic clinician with 15+ years experience in research and operation. A co-founder of the non-profit, Project Theia, with focus 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, she has engaged in various thought leadership opportunities providing her clinical perspective within the context of the brand on broad-ranging topics such as access and adherence, whole-person health, and health literacy. She has spoken at HLTH, MM+M Media Summit, PHM Healthfronts and more.

Linkedin Profile Link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenny-yu-md-facs-7b98031

Recent Article Published About Her Contributions At Healthline + Her Award Recognition from 2023: https://www.pm360online.com/elite-2023-transformational-leader-jenny-yu-of-healthline-media/