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Laren D Tan,1 Anthony A Hilliard,2 Ricardo L Peverini,3 Robert D Martin,4 Tamara L Thomas,5 Trevor G Wright,6 Lyndon C Edwards,6 Angela M Lalas,6 Helen M Staples-Evans,6 Barbara J Sharp,7 Stella L Ahn-Kim,7 Kent A Hansen,6 Richard H Hart8 1Department of Medicine, Pulmonary, Critical Care, Hyperbaric and Sleep Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 2Department of Medicine, Cardiology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 3Department of Pediatrics, Neonatology, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 4Department of Anesthesia, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 5Department of Emergency Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 6Loma Linda University Health, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 7Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USA; 8Department of Preventive Medicine, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA, USACorrespondence: Laren D Tan, Email Latan@llu.eduAbstract: Navigating the healthcare conundrum in the Blue Zone of Loma Linda, California, requires understanding the unique factors that make this region stand out in terms of health and longevity. But more important is understanding the healthcare system sustaining the Blue Zone in Loma Linda, California. In an era marked by soaring healthcare costs and diminishing reimbursement rates, hospitals and physicians face an unprecedented challenge: providing excellent patient care while maintaining financial sustainability. This leadership perspective publication paper delves into the multifaceted struggles encountered by healthcare and hospital leaders, exploring the root causes, implications, and potential solutions for this complex issue. As we examine the evolving healthcare landscape, we aim to shed light on the critical need for innovative approaches to sustain the future of healthcare excellence in one of the five original Blue Zones.Keywords: blue zone, Loma Linda, healthcare cost, leadership healthcare, longevity, California