Deane Waldman, MD MBA: After four decades fighting the system to provide the best care to cardiac babies, he knew something had to change, but change to what? Vance Ginn, PhD: With extensive knowledge and experience in both state and federal governments, he knew money was the key, but who should control it? Together, these two doctors developed Empower patients, a plan that would: *Return financial control to YOU *Directly connect YOU and your preferred doctor *Make medical care both affordable and accessible *Provide effective safety nets for medically vulnerable Americans