Vivian Lee

Vivian S. Lee, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., is a prominent health tech executive and author, currently serving as an Executive Fellow at Harvard Business School and a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Medical School. She previously held the position of President of Health Platforms at Verily Life Sciences, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., where she was instrumental in launching several successful health tech initiatives. Dr. Lee has an extensive background in healthcare management, having served as Dean of the University of Utah School of Medicine and CEO of University of Utah Health Care, which is recognized for its innovative healthcare delivery systems that enhance quality while reducing costs.1

Dr. Lee's academic credentials are impressive; she graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University with a B.A. in Biochemical Sciences, earned her M.D. with honors from Harvard Medical School, and received a D.Phil in Engineering Science from Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. Additionally, she holds an M.B.A. from New York University, where she was valedictorian.1 Her contributions to the field are significant, with over 200 peer-reviewed publications, and she has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine. She serves on various boards, including those of the Commonwealth Fund and Boston Children’s Hospital.1

Her book, "The Long Fix: Solving America's Health Care Crisis," outlines strategies for improving the U.S. healthcare system and reflects her deep engagement with healthcare policy and technology.1