Linda Yaccarino Named CEO of Miami's eMed

Linda Yaccarino, former CEO of Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter), has been appointed CEO of eMed Population Health, a Miami-based digital health company. eMed specializes in GLP-1 and GIP therapies for weight management and type 2 diabetes, and rose to prominence during the pandemic for its at-home COVID-19 tests. Now, the company focuses on digital-first, at-home diagnostics and physician-guided chronic care. Yaccarino, who is known for her work in advertising and digital transformation at NBCUniversal and X, brings significant partnership experience despite not having a background in healthcare. Her leadership is expected to accelerate eMed’s global expansion and strengthen ties with employers and government agencies. Yaccarino has stated the digital health sector is poised for transformation, emphasizing integration of technology, lifestyle, and data to improve outcomes.