At its core, Remaking American Medicine is a glimpse into the type of health care we can all have. It is about the pioneering work of providers, patients and their families, private purchasers, government agencies and others committed to making health care in America safe, evidence-based, efficient and effective. We call these people and organizations Champions of Change.
Donald Berwick is the founder, president and CEO of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). His decades-long crusade has earned him a knighthood from the Queen of England, and he has been ranked as the third most powerful American in health care – behind Bill Gates and ahead of President Bush.
For Julie Moretz and her husband David, everything about the birth of their third child Daniel, was normal. Sadly, though, Daniel was born with severe heart problems that would likely cut his life tragically short. Throughout Daniel’s medical journey, Julie tried to remain by his side. “I expected to know if there was a crisis. I asked a lot of questions and wanted to be a partner in Daniel’s care, and I wanted his doctors and nurses to partner with me. I knew what I expected wasn’t the norm.” Frustrated, Julie approached the Medical College of Georgia Health System and asked them to re-examine how they treat families. Julie’s commitment to partnering with the Medical College continues even after Daniel's death — she is now the director of Family Services Development, which includes the children’s and the adult medical centers.
