Although some things are looking up in Q2 of 2022, the long-term forecast is still concerning for many Americans. On the positive side, it appears that the U.S. may be winding down on COVID infections, but it is too early to say definitively. Economists are predicting a sharp rise in inflation that will spike well, about now. This inflation is predicted to be a problem for quite some time, and the war in Ukraine is driving up energy costs for everyone. The healthcare industry is facing several daunting challenges, including rising costs, a rapidly progressing staff shortage, an uptick in security breaches, and an overall shift in patient expectations across the board.