Dr. Lee Newcomer, author of "UNMASKED: What I Learned About Love, Failure and Reform From Both Sides of the Hospital Bed," has signed with Creative Management Partners (CMP) agent Alan Morell to represent the book for submission to publishers. Morell will collaborate with Newcomer and his senior advisor Jennifer S. Wilkov of Your Book Is Your Hook on opportunities including satellite media book tours, speaking engagements, and media interviews.
Newcomer brings decades of experience as a physician, healthcare executive, and policy expert. He served as the first chief medical officer of UnitedHealthcare, a Fortune 50 company, and has worked across clinical medicine, insurance, and innovative payment models. His background also includes leading a large hospital and physician group, serving on boards for precision medicine companies, and advocating for healthcare reform.
"I'm looking forward to working together with Alan and Jennifer to bring this book to the public," Newcomer said. "I feel strongly about my authorship of 'UNMASKED' because it offers readers insights into the miracles and accomplishments of medicine and its shortcomings as well through the eyes of a doctor who is also a patient."
Wilkov emphasized the book's potential impact. "Dr. Lee Newcomer brings an extraordinary perspective to 'UNMASKED'—one shaped by his experiences on both sides of the hospital bed, as both a physician and a patient, as well as by his decades at the forefront of healthcare," she said. "I believe 'UNMASKED' has the potential to spark meaningful conversations about healthcare and how we can make it better for everyone."
Morell, who has managed over 3,700 campaigns in talent and literary development, called the book a "MUST READ for every household." He noted that it allows readers to experience both medical proficiency and flaws in practice standards.
Newcomer's expertise is documented in various publications, including articles on Health Affairs and the American Journal of Managed Care, as well as a podcast on prior authorization. His insights on precision oncology have been featured on Trapelo Health and Managed Healthcare Executive.
This partnership signals a push to bring Newcomer's message to a broader audience, leveraging his unique vantage point to address critical issues in American healthcare.
