Jaewon Ryu

Jaewon Ryu is currently serving as the President and CEO of Geisinger, a role he assumed after undertaking various leadership roles in a number of healthcare organizations. Prior to Geisinger, Ryu held key positions at Humana and at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. His experience also extends to Kaiser Permanente, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. His vast and diverse experience in leadership roles across the healthcare sector has provided him with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities in this field.

Aside from his primary role at Geisinger, Ryu is also actively involved in several important healthcare committees and boards. He serves on the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC), offering his insights on payment and policies to improve Medicare programs. In addition, he is a board member of the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) and Privia Health, contributing his expertise to help these organizations enhance the quality of healthcare services.

Ryu's academic background further solidifies his authority in the healthcare field. He is a graduate of Yale University, where he earned his Bachelor's degree. Pursuing his passion for healthcare, he went on to gain dual degrees - a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) and Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Chicago. He further honed his medical skills by completing his residency training in emergency medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. This blend of education and hands-on experience equips him with a unique perspective on the interplay between medical practice and healthcare policy.