ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses to lend a voice to alternative medicine and its role in the delivery of effective health care in America. Increasingly, a growing number of people are turning to alternative methods to address their health care needs. Witness the increased acceptance of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, chiropractic, naprapathy and massage as well as herbal and nutritional supplements combined with special diets. The challenges facing health care system are complex and require creative leadership to bring about changes needed for the 21st century. Alternative medicine modalities with a proven track record of effectiveness in treating illness and disease stand ready to be part of the solution. Leaders charged with delivering health care in the 21st century need to become agents for change. Through personal and organizational transformations brought about by the increased self-awareness of health care leaders, one can expect to see a new paradigm guided by intuitive knowledge that is compassionately expressed.
