This document discusses the changing role of hospitals over time. Originally focused solely on curative care, hospitals now provide a broader range of services including preventive care, health promotion, rehabilitation, health education, training, research, and community outreach. The role of hospitals has expanded from solely focusing on inpatient care to also providing outpatient, ambulatory, and community-based services. Hospital administration has also evolved to balance internal management with external community relations and feedback between clinical and administrative departments. The changing healthcare landscape requires hospitals to effectively manage costs while continuing to meet diverse patient and community needs.