Yangli Xiong

Yangli Xiong is an experienced healthcare professional with a robust background in clinical informatics and process improvement. Currently serving as a Business Practice Improvement Manager and Quality and Organizational Excellence Leader at UNC Health since July 2018, Yangli has developed innovative solutions such as a bed assignment prediction model and a simulation model for optimizing departmental efficiency. Previous roles include a Healthcare Process Improvement Engineer Intern at Lehigh Valley Health Network, where key contributions involved analyzing patient delays and enhancing telehealth services, and a Deputy Director of the Department of Clinical Informatics at Wuhan Youfu Hospital, focusing on clinical database management and cost-benefit analyses. Yangli's earlier experience as a surgeon and clinical intern in various hospitals in Wuhan provided a solid foundation in medical practice and data management. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Healthcare Systems Engineering from Lehigh University and a Bachelor of Medicine from Huazhong University of Science and Technology.