In healthcare today, headlines often highlight workforce shortages, financial pressures, regulatory complexity, and the many stressors facing healthcare organizations—realities that are certainly present. When asked about the future of healthcare, my answer is: I’m optimistic. That optimism comes from spending time with the people who work in healthcare every day—physicians, nurses, administrators, and other vital people who dedicate their lives to serving others. It is easy to be hopeful when speaking with healthcare administration students,…