Hacking Health: How to Make Money and Save Lives in the HealthTech World

by David Putrino

This book is a must-read guide for those entering the world of HealthTech startups. Author David Putrino, a veteran in the world of HealthTech and Telemedicine, details the roles, necessity, and values of key members of a typical HealthTech team, and helps readers understand the motivations and core priorities of all people involved. In ventures that typically depend upon effective communication between members from business, science, regulatory, and academic backgrounds, this book helps develop the core competencies that team members need to work harmoniously. Four detailed case studies are shared that exemplify the spectrum of HealthTech possibilities, including large corporations, tiny startups, elite athletes, and social good enterprises. Each case study shows how the success or failure of a project can hinge upon strong team dynamics,  a deep understanding of the target population's needs and a strong awareness of each team member’s long-term goals. This book is essential reading for entrepreneurs, scientists, clinicians, marketing and sales professionals, and all those looking to create new and previously unimagined possibilities for improving the lives of people everywhere.

104 pages, Paperback

Published June 4, 2019

Reviews

[Areg Gevorgyan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seems this is the first and only book of the author. It is obvious he has a lot of info but, not so good from packing it into a book formate. Any-case we should thank him for putting all these together, as there are very few books on the topic available. Might be good reading for healthtech newcomers.

[Rebekah · Rating 4 out of 5]

"I started to understand that all patients are individuals trying to boost their performance, they're just starting out from a place further down the line than an elite athlete." I absolutely loved this quote and the concepts around it. While I'm not interested in creating health tech, I'm absolutely interested in improving patient care and quality of life.

Dr. Putrino has an interesting background and puts it to work in this short, how-to beginner's guide to health tech. I learned a lot about the process of health tech generation, but also about leadership, common team pitfalls, communication, and in the end was left a little inspired.

Quick, informative read.

[Terence · Rating 4 out of 5]

a must read for those involved with healthTech. David shares first hand experience that is very enlightening.

highly recommend