Yunfeng Shi

Yunfeng Shi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Administration at Penn State University's College of Health and Human Development. His research examines consumer responses to healthcare market transformations, including information systems, insurance policies, technological advancements, and government interventions.

• Ph.D., Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University
• M.S., Economics, Carnegie Mellon University
• M.P.A., Public Administration, University of Wyoming
• B.A., English Literature, Fudan University

Shi's work bridges health policy analysis with health information technology, focusing on how systemic changes affect patient behavior and clinical outcomes. Key areas include electronic health records, care delivery redesign, and multi-sector healthcare alliances. His research often addresses population health management and policy evaluation.

Recent publications explore healthcare production functions, online health information seeking, and telehealth utilization across diverse conditions. The studies emphasize quantitative analysis of market dynamics and technology adoption in healthcare systems.

Contact Information: Office: 504E Ford Building, Penn State University Park, PA 16802. Phone: 814-863-2902. Email: yus16@psu.edu.

• RAPID: Developing Advanced Modeling and Analysis Tools to track Human Movement Patterns and Coronavirus Spread Dynamics (2020-2022), funded by National Science Foundation