Health Care CEO Envisions New and Improved American Medical System

Michael Dowling's "Health Care Reboot: Megatrends Energizing American Medicine" Released by ForbesBooks

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Dec 03, 2018, 10:07 ET

NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Michael Dowling, President and CEO of Northwell Health; and Charles Kenney, Executive Editor of the Northwell Series on Health Care Innovation, today announced the publication of Health Care Reboot: Megatrends Energizing American Medicine (available now). The book is published with ForbesBooks, the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes Media.

The American health care system has long been considered among the best in the world. However, many now believe that it is among the worst in terms of standard of care, financial cost, and value.

Michael Dowling Releases “Health Care Reboot” with ForbesBooks

At this critical juncture for U.S. health care, Michael Dowling and co-author Charles Kenney share a different perspective in Health Care Reboot: Megatrends Energizing American Medicine, arguing that the "decline narrative" is both outdated and overstated. They make a compelling case by presenting and addressing nine strong trends that are positioning the nation's health care system toward greater quality, safety, access, and affordability. As Dowling and Kenney dive into these transformative cases, readers gain an in-depth understanding of the systematic changes being made in the industry and the positive future ahead.

Health Care Reboot injects a much-needed dose of optimism into the national debate. "While we still have a long way to go to make health care more efficient and effective, we've made enormous strides in finding new cures and treatments for cancer, heart disease, stroke and other potentially deadly conditions, while also expanding access to care, restoring patients' trust in the system and delivering value," said Mr. Dowling.

The book, Health Care Reboot: Megatrends Energizing American Medicine, is now available for purchase on Amazon.com.

About Michael Dowling

Michael Dowling is President and CEO of Northwell Health, New York's largest health care provider and the state's largest private employer with over 66,000 employees. Dowling has been listed as one of health care's most influential executives by Modern Healthcare magazine for twelve consecutive years.

Prior to joining Northwell in 1995, Dowling served in New York State government for twelve years as Deputy Secretary for Governor Mario Cuomo, and also served as Director of Health and Human Services. Earlier, he was a professor of social policy and an assistant dean of the Fordham University Graduate School of Social Services. He started his career as a caseworker in the New York City schools.

About Charles Kenney

Charles Kenney serves as Executive Editor of the Northwell Health Series on Health Care Innovation. He is the author of many books including The Best Practice: How the New Quality Movement Is Transforming Medicine (Public Affairs 2008), which the New York Times described as "the first large-scale history of the quality movement.'' Kenney serves on the faculty of Institute of Healthcare Improvement.

About ForbesBooks

Launched in 2016 in partnership with Advantage Media Group, ForbesBooks is the exclusive business book publishing imprint of Forbes Media. Reaching more than 120 million people each month, Forbes is among the most respected names in business media. From the flagship magazine, with its 40 print editions in 70 countries and 28 languages, to Forbes.com and its 67 million unique monthly visitors, Forbes champions success worldwide. ForbesBooks offers business and thought leaders an innovative, speed-to-market publishing model and a suite of services designed to strategically and tactically support authors and promote their expertise. For more information, visit forbesbooks.com.

Media Contacts

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