Millennials are driven by ethics, expectations and ethos that are "perceived as substantially different" than their older counterparts in the workplace, and therefore may require different mentoring strategies, three physicians from Ann Arbor-based Michigan Medicine wrote for JAMA.  By Emily Rappleye - 4/20/18

Republicans do not plan to emphasize healthcare in the midterm elections, The Hill reports.  By Emily Rappleye - 4/20/18

Innovation is a popular buzzword in nearly all industries today, but what does it mean exactly and how does one create teams that are innovative, particularly in the context of healthcare IT? An expert panel at the Becker's Hospital Review 9th Annual Meeting April 11 to April 14 in Chicago sought to answer those questions and more.  By Anuja Vaidya - 4/20/18

Though Gov. Rick Scott, R, believes shortening the Medicaid enrollment period for Florida residents will save the state $98 million, critics of the move contend it will have a much greater impact than the administration projects, according to the Orlando Weekly.  By Leo Vartorella - 4/20/18

In a letter to employees describing new measures Tesla will take to meet production goals, the company's CEO and cofounder Elon Musk also included thoughts on leadership that executives in any industry can learn from.  By Leo Vartorella - 4/20/18

Creating growth opportunities for high performing employees not only helps your organization retain top talent, but it also ensures employees continue to work at a high level, according to an op-ed by executive coach Whitney Johnson in the Harvard Business Review.  By Leo Vartorella - 4/20/18

The Affordable Care Act has been described in many terms since its 2010 implementation, but the most accurate is transformative.  By Eric Oliver - 4/20/18

A federal judge ruled President Donald Trump's cuts to the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program were unlawful, according to The Hill.  By Leo Vartorella - 4/20/18

Time released its annual "100 Most Influential People of 2018" April 19, and four healthcare individuals made the cut.  By Alyssa Rege - 4/20/18

HHS Secretary Alex Azar named James Parker senior adviser to the agency's secretary for health reform and director of the office of health reform.  By Morgan Haefner - 4/20/18

The healthcare system is transitioning toward value-based care, which includes a movement to perform surgical procedures in the most appropriate clinical and economic setting. Due to several innovations in the healthcare space, surgeons are able to perform higher acuity procedures, such as total joint and spine surgery in outpatient surgery centers. As a result, hospitals are refining their ambulatory strategy. By Laura Dyrda - 4/20/18

Amid shifting reimbursement, increased consolidation and a cultural moment poised to revolutionize the American workplace, hospital and health system boards must be prepared to meet contemporary challenges as well as those long inherent to executive leadership.  By Brian Zimmerman - 4/19/18

Bend, Ore.-based St. Charles Health System saw improved finances in 2017, allowing the health system to end a 5 percent pay cut it implemented for salaried employees, according to The Bulletin.  By Alyssa Rege - 4/19/18

North Broward Hospital District, which is doing business as Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Broward Health, elected Andrew Klein as its new chairman of the board of commissioners.  By Anuja Vaidya - 4/19/18

As the healthcare industry moves toward taking on more risk for the cost of care, two drivers are emerging that will be critical for competition in the future, Scott Cullen, MD, principal at ECG Management Consultants, said at the Becker's Hospital Review 9th Annual Meeting April 11 to April 14 in Chicago.  By Anuja Vaidya - 4/19/18

It is no surprise that merger and acquisition (M&A) activity is on the minds of healthcare leaders across the country: There were an average of over 100 affiliations of various forms annually among health systems and/or individual hospitals between 2012 and 20171 as healthcare provider sector activity continues at a steady pace.  By Scott Stuecher, MHA and Laura Zacchigna, Veralon - 4/19/18

HHS Secretary Alex Azar was hospitalized for a second time this month related to his diverticulitis, according to The Hill.  By Kelly Gooch - 4/19/18

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Md., introduced legislation that would provide $100 billion to address the opioid crisis over 10 years, according to The Hill.  By Leo Vartorella - 4/19/18

Heather Griffith Peterson resigned as COO of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission in the wake of a report by the State Auditor's Office showing the mismanagement of state contracts with Genesis Systems, according to The Texas Tribune.  By Leo Vartorella - 4/19/18

After wrestling with Medicaid expansion for years, the Virginia House of Delegates voted in favor of providing coverage for hundreds of thousands of our neighbors across Virginia. We want to commend the delegates from both parties for their perseverance in tackling a difficult topic and thank them for voting to improve health care for all Virginians.  By By Nancy Howell Agee President and CEO of Carilion Clinic; J. Stephen Jones, MD, CEO of Inova; and Howard P. Kern, President and CEO of Sentara Healthcare - 4/19/18