
Digital MD
Revolutionizing the Future of Healthcare
by Liz Kwo
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Digital MD
Revolutionizing the Future of Healthcare
Unleash your healthcare innovator within and build a better future for patients everywhere!
To stay on top of the rapid digital transformation in healthcare, hear from tenured healthcare executive and entrepreneur Dr. Liz Kwo, MD, MBA, MPH as she shares her hard-won takeaways. Discover the perspective of a healthcare provider, payer, and pioneer by reading the consolidated knowledge acquired on a journey through the health industry.
Whether partnering with the government, payers, employers, or providers, Dr. Kwo lifts the curtain on how those organizations think, sell, are rated, make a profit, and build partnerships – in addition to dispelling prevalent myths about how new health tech is paid for – so corporate leaders and innovators can work together to build the best products.
Whatever your role in healthcare, the knowledge shared acts as a guide to optimize success during this time of health industry disruption. Those who understand the factors, pitfalls, and major players in the digital health technology landscape discover the greatest opportunities.
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"*Digital MD* is a groundbreaking exploration of the technology-healthcare interface. Through a deep dive into the digital health ecosystem, this work provides a timely and comprehensive guide to the ever-evolving landscape of patient care. Dr. Kwo's commitment to fostering crosstalk between healthcare companies and technology pioneers makes this a must-read for professionals seeking to understand and impact the future of digital health innovation."
-Bob Langer, Institute Professor, MIT; Cofounder, Moderna
"Dr. Kwo's experience as a physician, digital entrepreneur, payer, and educator gives her a unique perspective on how US healthcare operates today. She has great insight on how we can transition to place all patients at the center of all that we do. In *Digital MD*, Liz discusses how big data and technology can support providers in delivering better patient care."
-Amy Mosser, President, HCPro; Former Interim CEO, American Health Information Management Association
"There are eight billion people on earth and less than half have any kind of healthcare. The immense challenge for providers and payers is in expanding access, affordability, and accountability for all. We cannot train enough doctors nor build enough hospitals and clinics to solve these issues; the solutions will emerge from the nexus of technology and software. In this brilliant primer, Kwo clearly explains how digitalization in healthcare has evolved with advances in technology and most recently catalyzed by artificial intelligence. With her rich background in medicine, business, and investing, Dr. Kwo brings a unique and highly informed perspective on what is meant by 'Digital Medicine' and a promising and realistic view of the future of healthcare."
-Stephen Oesterle, MD, Former Sr. VP of Medicine and Technology, Medtronic Plc.
"Dr. Kwo gives her optimistic and pragmatic take on the opportunity for incumbents and innovators to lock arms and figure out how to make our healthcare system more sustainable (and dare we say delightful!). She is a singular mind in the digital health space, and her words will inspire all who read this book."
-Julie Yoo, General Partner, a16z; Cofounder, Kyruus
"*Digital MD* by Dr. Liz Kwo is a novel reference that delves into the transformative power of digital technology in the healthcare industry. Kwo's expertise and insights are evident throughout, making the book a must-read for anyone interested in how digital technology will impact the future of healthcare and how to play a role in the revolution."
-Peter Barrett, Partner, Atlas Venture; Executive Fellow, Harvard Business School
"Dr. Kwo delves into the dynamic realm of evolving h...
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"DigitalMD is a valuable resource for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of digital health. Digital health is the last mile to truly transforming healthcare."
Paul Black
Former CEO of AllScripts
"Digital health is a new frontier in healthcare and Dr. Liz Kwo is the perfect guide. DigitalMD gives a great look to both what is happening now and the future of how technology will play a role in healthcare."
Michael Langer
Co-Founder & Managing Partner, T.Rx Capital
"DigitalMD unlocks so much potential in the world of medicine and technology. The author meticulously breaks down the challenges and opportunities to scale tech across diagnosing and treating disease. I wish to live in a world where we are constantly pushing ourselves to deliver the best care. This book, DigitalMD, leads the way!"
Colton Neves
Product Strategist, The Shaping Company
"This book is a much welcome read providing a clear message on the importance of digital health. Dr. Kwo is indeed a pioneer in this space, providing a vision of what is to come in the world of healthcare. A must read!"
Maria Kingston
VP of Provider Networks, Alight Solutions
"I’m not in the medical field but I care about improving healthcare delivery in America. For those who are curious about innovation in important social sectors including health and wellness, it’s a good starting point for further exploration!"
Barbara Hou
Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur