Dr. Lee Newcomer, a nationally recognized health care policy expert and 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 for book submission to publishers. The announcement, made July 30, 2026, outlines that Mr. Morell will collaborate with Dr. Newcomer and his Senior Advisor Jennifer S. Wilkov of Your Book Is Your Hook to pursue opportunities in satellite media book tours, speaking engagements, and media and editorial interviews.
Dr. Newcomer brings a rare perspective to health care discussions, having served as the first former Chief Medical Officer of UnitedHealthcare. His decades of experience span clinical medicine, health care delivery, insurance, and innovative payment models, providing insight into policies shaping the cost, quality, and future of American health care. As a medical oncologist with direct patient care experience, he has also led a large hospital and physician group and served as a board director for precision medicine companies in genomics and pharmaceuticals. His advocacy focuses on elevating health care for all.
In UNMASKED, Dr. Newcomer offers readers a view into both the miracles and shortcomings of medicine through his experiences as both a doctor and a patient. “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,” said Dr. Newcomer. Jennifer S. Wilkov, founder of Your Book Is Your Hook, noted that Dr. Newcomer’s perspective is shaped by his decades at the forefront of health care as an executive and policy expert, and that the book has “the potential to reach a wide audience and spark meaningful conversations about health care and how we can make it better for everyone.”
Agent Alan Morell emphasized the book’s relevance, stating that UNMASKED “allows the reader to experience both medical proficiency but also medical practice flaws or failures to meet certain standards, which in today’s world is unacceptable.” He described it as a “MUST READ for every household,” highlighting Dr. Newcomer’s unique background as a former C-level executive at a Fortune 50 health care insurance company and his work spanning physician management and patient-centric care.
For those interested in Dr. Newcomer’s expertise and the health care industry, relevant resources include his articles on Health Affairs and The American Journal of Managed Care, as well as a podcast on prior authorization available on Apple Podcasts. Insights into precision oncology can be found at Trapelo Health and Managed Healthcare Executive.
Dr. Newcomer’s signing with CMP marks a significant step in bringing his message to a broader audience, with implications for how health care policy and patient experiences are discussed. His unique vantage point, combining clinical, executive, and personal patient perspectives, could influence ongoing debates about health care reform and quality improvement in the United States.
