
Amidst protests and confusion, universities and healthcare share a common problem: bureaucratic bloat. As administrative staff grow, the core missions of these institutions get overshadowed. The rise of administrators in both fields leads to high costs, unclear priorities, and goal ambiguity. Just as universities need to refocus on instruction and research, healthcare needs to prioritize patient care over financial gains. The solution lies in trimming the excess bureaucracy and aligning institutions with their core missions.