Judith Hibbard (researcher)

Judith Hibbard is a researcher known for her work on health literacy and patient engagement. She studies how individuals understand and manage their health, and how their ability to access and use health information affects outcomes. Hibbard has developed tools to measure health literacy and patient activation—meaning how confident and equipped people feel to take charge of their health. Her research helps healthcare providers design better communication strategies and programs to empower patients, ultimately improving health results and reducing healthcare costs.