CNN Health Wellness Expert | Washington Post Contributing Columnist | Former Baltimore Health Commissioner | ER Physician

Dr. Leana Wen Speaking Fee: Contact Us for Pricing

CNN Health Wellness Expert | Washington Post Contributing Columnist | Former Baltimore Health Commissioner | ER Physician

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BWI - Baltimore, MD

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Healthcare

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Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help

Dr. Leana Wen Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Dr. Leana Wen is a practicing physician, healthcare executive, and one of America’s leading public health experts. She is a columnist for The Washington Post, where she writes a twice- weekly column on medicine and public health and anchors the Post newsletter, "The Checkup with Dr. Wen". She is also a clinical associate professor at George Washington University, where she is a distinguished fellow of the Fitzhugh Mullan Institute for Health Workforce Equity; a nonresident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution; the host of HLTH’s The Beat Executive Video Series; and a frequently featured on-air commentator, including as a medical analyst for CNN and guest contributor for NPR, PBS and BBC. Previously, she served as Baltimore's Health Commissioner, where she led the nation’s oldest continuously operating health department in the U.S. to fight the opioid epidemic, address disparities and mental health access, and improve maternal and child health. She is author of two critically-acclaimed books, When Doctors Don’t Listen: How to Avoid Misdiagnoses and Unnecessary Tests and Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health. Dr. Wen obtained her medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine and studied health policy at the University of Oxford, where she was a Rhodes Scholar. She completed her residency training in emergency medicine at Brigham & Women's Hospital & Massachusetts General Hospital, where she was a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School. A member of the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Wen has received recognition as one of Governing's Public Officials of the Year, Modern Healthcare's Top 50 Physician-Executives, World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders, and TIME magazine's 100 Most Influential People. Dr. Wen lives with her husband and their two young children in Baltimore. In her free time, she loves cycling, trail running, and open water swimming.

Navigating the Health Policy Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities

One of the foremost experts on public health and health policy, Washington Post columnist Dr. Leana Wen, can speak on major policy issues in today’s ever-changing landscape. From prescription drug reform to the promises of new technology such as artificial intelligence to the threats to vaccine access and renewed focus on mental health, population health, and integrated care, Dr. Wen presents a compelling picture of the current landscape. She then guides the audience to consider opportunities for how to proceed in light of these trends.

The Promise and Peril of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare

Hear the perspective of a practicing physician and Washington Post columnist who is an expert on the digital transformation of healthcare. She will delve into the challenges and opportunities of artificial intelligence in medicine, going through use cases of predictive and generative AI to explain how AI can improve diagnosis, personalize treatment and reduce inefficiencies. She will also present pitfalls, the need for regulatory guardrails, and why digital fluency is so crucial for the healthcare sector. Depending on interest, she can also into other aspects of tech and health, such as applications of telemedicine and digital health strategies that have enabled remote patient monitoring and at-home diagnostics and “hospital at home” treatment.

Mental Health and Well-Being

Dr. Wen brings audiences insights from her work as a practicing physician and expert in addressing mental health and addiction policy. She shares personal experiences, strategies to combat isolation and reestablish connection, and best practices for employee health from around the world. She describes the often-hidden epidemic of addiction, including to alcohol and opioids, and the growing need for education and regulation of marijuana and psychedelic usage. Finally, she talks about the future of work, and outlines for audiences a framework for incorporating mental and physical wellness and resiliency practices into the office, home and everyday life.

A Practical Playbook to Focus on Population Health

Dr. Wen is a leading national expert on population health. During the COVID-19 crisis, she was asked to testify four times to the U.S. House of Representatives on the unequal impact of the pandemic on communities of color. While she served as Baltimore’s health commissioner, she reconfigured the agency to specifically focus on population health and health equity. She upon these lessons, outlined in her book Lifelines: A Doctor’s Journey in the Fight for Public Health, and gives specific examples of successful innovations that reduce disparities and improve health for all.

Women in Leadership

Women, and women leaders, face distinctive challenges in the workplace. Trained in trauma/ER medicine and having been one of many “firsts” as a woman of color, Dr. Wen speaks from first- hand experience and from her professional research about the challenges and opportunities for women in leadership. These include advice for women about the “double bind” and “glass cliff,” such as owning one’s authentic identity and negotiating societal expectations. Dr. Wen also gives talks in crisis leadership and overcoming adversity. These include lessons from innovative leadership locally and nationally, drawing upon her background convening unlikely stakeholders around shared goals; leading collective impact, public-private collaborations in public health; and getting to points of agreement in turbulent and polarizing environments.

Post-Pandemic Lessons, Trends and Implications for the Future of Healthcare

Dr. Leana Wen has been one of the nation’s most prominent experts during the COVID-19 pandemic, called upon for her expertise by Congress, state and local governments, and featured daily on CNN, NPR, and PBS. She can speak to what the pandemic revealed about social determinants of health, mental health access, and health preparedness, then cover what major trends are ahead. What does the future look like for digital health and telemedicine? What innovations has the pandemic spurred, from AI to payment reform to behavioral health treatment? And what can be done to address rampant burnout among health professionals?

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Speaking with CNN’s Fareed Zakariah on threats to science

Dr. Wen delivers the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health commencement

Dr. Wen’s TEDx talk about innovations in urban public health

Interview with the Harvard School of Public Health’s Dean about the future of public health policy

Discussion with Nick Kristof on the launch of Dr. Wen’s new book, Lifelines:

Dr. Leana Wen delivered an outstanding keynote for our Board of Trustees and senior leadership, bringing deep expertise, clarity, and passion to critical issues in public health, health equity, and advocacy. Her ability to translate complex challenges into actionable insights was invaluable, and our leaders left the session both inspired and better equipped to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape. Dr. Wen’s authenticity, engaging style, and real-world experience made her message resonate deeply with our audience. It was a privilege to have her with us, and I highly recommend her as a speaker for any health system or leadership forum. — CEO of healthcare system I would use the word 'extraordinary' to describe Dr. Wen. She's so knowledgeable, so engaging, and such a gifted speaker. And what's more, she's an absolute joy to work with. — Director of speaker series Dr. Wen is an extraordinary speaker. She is passionate about her work and compassionate with the audience she is addressing. Her knowledge and tone earned her some of the highest audience ratings of any of our conference speakers. — Healthcare trade association Dr. Wen was an exceptional speaker and exceptional to work with. She was so personable and accommodating, and gave a fantastic talk that was well tailored to our audience. A home run all the way around.” — Executive producer of speaker series Dr. Leana Wen’s talk was met with enthusiasm. Her session was refreshing, inspiring, and offered practical advice for navigating public health issues. Attendees commented that they appreciated how she spoke both sincerely and authoritatively. Dr. Wen was the perfect opening keynote for our conference. Her perspective, real life examples, and authenticity were truly a breath of fresh air. — Executive at health professional organization Dr. Wen’s keynote presentation was spot-on. She was incredibly engaging and addressed the most current issues facing healthcare and hospitals. She customized her content to meet the needs of our audience, delivering the current facts and reality of the healthcare landscape, and left our group with light at the end of the tunnel. She understands technology, and delivered her presentation with passion and energy. It was a pleasure to work with her. We would certainly recommend Dr. Wen to our healthcare colleagues. — Regional healthcare association Dr. Wen was incredibly engaging and a joy to watch. She was very passionate and sparked similar desire in the listeners. We greatly appreciated how she tailored her content to the needs of our organization and the theme of the forum. It was a great pleasure to work with Dr. Wen and to have her as our keynote of our event. — Director of trade organization We were delighted to host Dr. Leana Wen as our keynote speaker for our annual customer event this year. Our attendees highly valued her deep expertise, unique perspective, and passionate advocacy for improving the public health system. Dr. Wen was a pleasure to work with, as well—a true professional that made working with her a breeze. — Director of technology company A great session and very well-received. Dr. Wen was articulate, authentic, and offered great insights. Truly a delight. — Head of public health association

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Dr. Leana Wen Speaking Fee: Contact Us for Pricing

Travels From:

BWI - Baltimore, MD

Primary Topic Category:

Healthcare

Secondary Topic Category:

Mental Health / Wellness / Self-Help

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