Heather Yang

Heather Yang is a Full Stack Bioinformatician at Aster Insights since May 2022, previously serving as a Medical Informatics Analyst at Blue Shield of California from November 2018 to May 2022. In this role, Heather was responsible for HEDIS rate submissions, reconciliation of data discrepancies, and ensuring accurate submissions to CMS. Prior experience includes positions as a Healthcare Economics Consultant and Senior Healthcare Economics Analyst at UnitedHealth Group, focusing on clinical program utilization and reporting. Heather's early career featured roles at Fulcrum Resources Inc., City University of New York, and the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Educational qualifications include a Master of Public Health in Environmental Health Sciences and Toxicology from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Biology from the University of California, Berkeley.