The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services call off their planned merger. North Carolina's governor sets a date for Medicaid expansion as the fight over the state’s budget continues. And, CMS officially releases Medicaid redetermination data as of April. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitals and health systems across the country have seen an alarming increase in both the frequency and severity of workplace violence incidents. Toni Ardabell, Chief of Clinical Enterprise Operations for Inova Health System in Falls Church, Virginia joins Gist Healthcare Daily to talk more about how Inova has created a  multidisciplinary team to better address the issue and create a safer e...

Key House and Senate Committees advance bills targeting pharmacy benefit manager practices. Amazon unveils its generative AI service for healthcare documentation software. And, a new report finds that the average cost of healthcare data breaches is now nearly $11 million. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The city of Cleveland sues retail pharmacies, PBMs, and drugmakers over the cost of insulin. Community Health Systems will sell three of its Florida hospitals in a $290 million deal. And, a new report finds that hospitals are still struggling to discharge patients to post-acute care settings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

The FTC and DOJ’s newly proposed merger guidelines could slow mergers and acquisition activity in the healthcare industry. The Biden Administration wants to require health insurers to provide better coverage for mental health needs. And, Cigna faces a lawsuit over its alleged use of an algorithm to deny claims. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on...

The White House launches a permanent pandemic office. Federal regulators warn hospitals and telehealth companies about technology that tracks patient data. And, recent tornado damage at a Pfizer plant in North Carolina highlights the fragility of the medical supply chain. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

In May, resident physicians at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York went on strike for the first time in more than 30 years. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Rebecca Givan, PhD,  associate professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University, joins to discuss that recent strike and the current state of physician labor organizing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

CMS cracks down on states that are out of compliance with the Medicaid redetermination process. Teladoc announces an expanded relationship with Microsoft to integrate more AI into telehealth visits. And, the Joint Commission will remove additional accreditation requirements. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Fewer physicians own their own practices, according to a new report. Three nurse practitioners sue over a California law that prevents them from using the title “doctor.” And, rising temperatures and extreme heat cost the U-S healthcare system an additional 1-billion dollars every summer. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

CMS proposes cuts to Medicare physician pay in 2024. The FTC withdraws antitrust policy statements it says are “outdated”. And, the FDA approves an RSV antibody treatment for infants and young children. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new national survey from strategic healthcare communications firm Jarrard Inc. finds that almost half of physicians do not trust that their organization's leaders are honest and transparent, and that this trust gap could be adding to physician burnout. David Jarrard, Executive Chairman of Jarrard Inc., joins the podcast to talk more about the results of the survey and what hospital leaders can d...

The Food and Drug Administration approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill to be sold in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services seeks to reinstate Obama-era nondiscrimination policies. And, California lawmakers weigh raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers in the state. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

Aspirus Health in Wausau, Wisconsin and St. Luke’s Health in Duluth, Minnesota announce their intent to merge. Scottsdale, Arizona-based HonorHealth will buy 26 urgent care centers from FastMed. And, CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager partners with GoodRX on a drug discount program. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

The Food and Drug Administration allows more imports of cancer drugs from China amid an ongoing US shortage. There’s less money and fewer investors in digital health, according to a new study. And, 11 million HCA patients are impacted by a data breach. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

340B hospitals would get $9 billion in back payments under a CMS proposal. The Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies announce an investigation of medical credit cards. And, a political fight between the President and progressive Congressional lawmakers stalls the appointment of Biden’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health. That’s coming up on today’s episode...

The Biden Administration proposes limits on short-term health insurance plans. The Food and Drug Administration grants full approval to an experimental Alzheimer’s disease treatment. And, healthcare costs are expected to rise 7 percent next year, according to a new report. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new report calls for reforms to the Medicare Advantage bonus program. U.S. News and World Report announces revised methodology for its “Best Hospitals” list amid criticism. And, South Dakota officially expands Medicaid. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insurtech company Bright Health sells off its last remaining insurance asset. Home health groups could see a cut to Medicare payments next year. And, a new study shows that the number of maternal deaths have more than doubled since 1999. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio–owner of Crafted Hospitality and lead judge of the long-running television program Top Chef –joins the podcast to talk about his Root & Sprig fast casual restaurant concept that he developed exclusively for hospital facilities. He recently opened his latest Root & Sprig at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center...

The Joint Commission unveils a new health equity certification. Researchers finally solve the mystery surrounding why statins cause muscle weakness and pain. And, Eli Lilly’s new investigational obesity treatment is making waves for its weight loss potential. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTC proposes a new rule that could slow healthcare deals. Georgia’s controversial Medicaid work requirements go into effect in just a few days. And, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will partner with Optum Washington. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Hospital Association resumes its opposition to site-neutral payments in a renewed push on Capitol Hill. Epic and Microsoft’s Nuance are partnering to bring more generative AI to EHRs. And, a new study finds that physician-owned hospitals commercial negotiated rates and cash prices are lower compared to other facilities. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily...

United will acquire Amedisys, after the home health organization backs out of its earlier merger agreement with Option Care Health. British telehealth provider Babylon Health announces it will go private. And, a major drugmaker lobbying group sues over Medicare’s drug price negotiation plan. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, DO–CEO of Catholic Health on Long Island, New York–joins the podcast to talk more about his system’s growing partnership with Health Hospitality Partners. HHP works with health systems and third-party businesses to revitalize underused hospital spaces, like lobbies, gift shops, and more. Catholic Health recently opened a Root &amp...

On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, industry veteran Craig Samitt, MD, joins the podcast. His 30-year career has included leading Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Dean Health System. He shares more about his new role as CEO of Surround Care ’s National Physician Enterprise and EVP at Navvis, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the healthcare industry. This episode f...