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“It is, I guess, politically correct, widely believed, that to say that American health care is the best in the world. It's not.”

Quote by Donald Berwick

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Donald Berwick
Donald Berwick

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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