Jean Yoon

Jean Yoon, PhD, is an Associate Adjunct Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), School of Medicine. Her research is deeply embedded in the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) healthcare system, where she investigates healthcare access, utilization, costs, and outcomes, particularly among high-risk and dual-enrolled Veterans.

Education:

• PhD in Health Services/Economics, University of California, Los Angeles (2008)

Her research interests span health services research, health economics, telehealth, mental health services, chronic disease management, and health equity. She has led multiple NIH-funded studies on topics including the Veterans Choice Program, dual-system healthcare use, and the Clinical Resource Hub telehealth initiative. Her work frequently examines the impact of policy changes such as the MISSION Act on care delivery and outcomes.

Recent publications highlight trends in mental telehealth, VA vs. community care, hospitalization outcomes, and disparities in care. Her articles are published in top-tier journals such as JAMA, JAMA Network Open, JAMA Health Forum, Medical Care, and Health Services Research, reflecting a strong focus on evidence-based health policy and evaluation.

She has been a Principal Investigator on several NIH grants, including studies on:

• VA hospital care choice
• Dual use of VA and Medicaid services
• Adherence to prescription drugs among the chronically ill

Dr. Yoon collaborates extensively with a national network of VA researchers and policymakers. While she holds an adjunct faculty position, her role is research-intensive, with no indication of formal student advising responsibilities. She is actively engaged in high-impact health services research that informs VA policy and improves care for Veterans.