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The provision of safe nutrition care to our patients is the fundamental aspect of the ASPEN vision. Yet, we are facing important challenges in our field and society requiring us to reflect, re-think, and adjust, to make new breakthroughs in order to meet the needs for the future. In developing new plans to address these challenges, we must focus on two critical elements - people and scientific process. Government and organizations cannot carry on their missions without people. But with the challenges of healthcare finance, biotechnology disruption, and the desire to facilitate knowledge transfer, we need to develop a forward-thinking and sustainable approach to connect people and foster continued learning. Burnout is a recognized occupational problem that affects providers and researchers across all disciplines. The COVID-19 pandemic has amplified the challenges associated with burnout. Supporting the needs and promoting the well-being of people therefore are critical to move forward successfully. At the same time, the scientific advances in our field rely on sound scientific principles and integrity. Information overload, pressure to produce immediate outcomes, such as cost-saving initiatives, and misinformation can compromise the scientific process and research evidence. The two common missteps that affect researchers, clinicians, and administrators include premature factulation and binary thinking. We will discuss how these missteps can occur, and the approaches to minimize their influence in making sound decisions and policies to meet future\'s needs. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
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