We are in the midst of a biological and technological revolution in which the digitization of health and medicine is becoming a reality. Everyone across the industry spectrum--life science and technology companies, hospitals and health care providers, biotech researchers and entrepreneurs--is making significant progress applying data to health and disease, attempting to match the right treatments to the right patients at the right times and dramatically enhance quality of life--and COVID-19 has further illustrated the need for change. From apps and wearables to entirely new approaches to clinical trials, digital technologies are transforming every aspect of the industry. The Patient Equation examines the history, current status, and future role of data in health care and life sciences, with an eye toward what ought to be on the minds of business leaders, scientists, physicians, policy makers, stakeholders, and patients. Drawing from his two decades of practical experience and leadership in the life sciences industry, author Glen de Vries explains what you need to understand in order to succeed in this rapidly-changing landscape. Featuring real-life stories of businesses and individuals already making incredible progress applying data and analytics to help solve a range of conditions, this book illustrates the business necessity of staying ahead of the technology curve and combining data-driven precision medicine with the traditional principles of therapeutic health care. As data-driven precision medicine continues to transform the way treatments are developed, delivered, and applied, understanding digital technologies is critical for everyone in the business of health care. Whether you're an industry leader, health care practitioner, or simply a person looking to live a longer, healthier life, The Patient Equation will help you seize the opportunity to take full advantage of the present breakthroughs and understand how the future is set to unfold.