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“Any health care funding plan that is just, equitable, civilized and humane must - must - redistribute wealth from the richer among us to the poorer and the less fortunate. Excellent healthcare is by definition re-distributional.”

Quote by Donald Berwick

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Donald Berwick is an American physician born on September 9, 1946. He has had a significant impact in the field of healthcare, particularly in the areas of improving medical quality and patient safety. Dr. Berwick is a professor at Harvard Medical School and has served as an advisor to numerous healthcare institutions. more

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