The Gist Healthcare Podcast

A recent survey from The Pew Research Center found that 60% of Americans are uncomfortable with healthcare providers relying on artificial intelligence to make diagnoses or recommend potential treatments.  On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Alec Tyson of Pew Research joins to talk more about what the survey reveals about public perception of AI in healthcare.  This episode firs...

The Federal Trade Commission announced in January a proposed ban on non-compete clauses in employment agreements. NCAs are used broadly by employers, including those in the healthcare industry. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Stuart Vogelsmeier–Executive Vice President and Chair of the Healthcare and Business practices at St. Louis, MO-based law firm Lashly & Baer – joins the...

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Dan Kodner–CEO and founder of Health Hospitality Partners –talks about how his company works with health systems to bring in third-party businesses to revitalize underused retail and dining spaces to improve the experience of patients, their families, and hospital staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthcare spending in the United States could exceed $7 trillion by 2031. The American Medical Association hammers out its priorities–including recommendations for the use of AI  in prior authorizations and a campaign to reform the Medicare payment rate–at its annual conference. And, New York becomes the latest state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. That’s coming up on today’s episode...

The Biden Administration offers additional aid to states during the Medicaid redetermination process. A new study finds that Medicare Advantage overpayments could exceed $75B this year. And, Walmart is partnering with Simple HealthKit to bring more at-home diagnostic tests to the market. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

The ACA’s preventive care mandate is restored–temporarily–while a lawsuit challenging it makes its way through the courts. HHS announces the second group of inflation-capped Part B prescriptions. And, New York City physicians call off a planned strike after reaching a with hospitals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

An FDA advisory panel unanimously recommends granting traditional approval to an experimental Alzheimer’s treatment. HHS unveils a new program that helps pediatric healthcare providers pay off their student loans. And, a drug-resistant fungus that can be found in hospitals is associated with a 34% death rate. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See a...

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Wisconsin Medical College Professor of Anesthesiology Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, joins the podcast to talk more about his upcoming, year-long term as the President of the American Medical Association, the issues the organization want to address at the national level, and the changing nature of how US physicians practice medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

CMS announces that it will pilot a new, value-based primary care model with providers in eight states. The FTC urges North Carolina lawmakers to drop a bill that would exempt UNC Health from antitrust laws. And, the Pentagon is reportedly developing a program to test the quality and safety of generic medications for service members. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hos...

The Mayo Clinic partners with Google Cloud to expand its use of generative AI across the system. Another KKR-backed healthcare company is seeking bankruptcy protection. And, a new study finds that LGBT health coverage improved after both the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court’s 2015 same-sex marriage ruling. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See...

Merck sues the Biden Administration over the Medicare drug price negotiation program in the Inflation Reduction Act. Some hospitals’ outpatient clinics could face challenges prescribing 340B drugs following the removal of COVID-era guidance. And, a new study finds that insurance coverage of expensive new drugs like Ozempic does not guarantee adherence. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist H...

UnitedHealth makes a surprise bid for Amedisys as the home health organization considers an earlier merger offer from Option Care. Some patients may benefit from less aggressive treatments for certain cancers. And, insurance company Friday Health Plans to shut down as more regulators get involved. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of JC’s conversation with Micky Tripathi, Ph. D., M.P.P., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this conversation, they talk more about the proposed HTI-1 rule, including provisions regarding transparency in AI algorithms. They also discuss the Trusted Excha...

Two large Missouri-based health systems announce their intent to merge. The nation’s largest health insurer backtracks on a controversial prior authorization rule. And, CMS announces a plan that will allow Medicare beneficiaries access to new Alzheimer’s drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaiser pledges $10 million to support a Colorado safety-net health system. CVS Health expects to lose up to $1 billion after a drop in its Medicare Advantage star ratings. And, Florida officials defend the state’s Medicaid redeterminations after 250,000 state residents are kicked out of the program. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Lawmakers reach a preliminary deal on raising the debt ceiling that allows clawbacks of COVID-19 funding but removes Medicaid work requirements. Postpartum individuals on Medicaid could potentially lose coverage during redeterminations. And, physician pay increased last year but has not kept pace with inflation. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the first part of JC’s conversation with Micky Tripathi, Ph. D., M.P.P., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He joined the podcast to talk more about ONC’s recently released proposed rule, “Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorit...

Resident physicians on strike in New York City have reached a tentative bargain. A survey finds that Medicaid beneficiaries were unaware that states could begin removing ineligible enrollees from the program. And, one in five seniors skip taking medications due to cost, according to a new study. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

Minnesota lawmakers pass a law establishing a public option health plan. Troubled insurtech company Bright Health sells its Zipnosis telehealth platform. And, pharmacy benefits managers will be subject to new transparency guidelines under newly proposed rules from CMS. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legislation that would have mandated nursing ratios in Minnesota hospitals fails to move forward as originally written. The Surgeon General issues a public advisory warning of the mental health risks posed by social media for young people. And, Epic announces that more than 20 health systems will commit to a nationwide interoperability framework. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthc...

The U.S. is facing a record-high drug shortage, leaving doctors to find workarounds for care. A new proposed bill passed by a House subcommittee would require more transparency among pharmacy benefit managers. And, more than 150 resident physicians go on strike at a New York City hospital. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Hospitals and health systems have long grappled with high contingent labor costs, and that issue was put into stark relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today on Gist Healthcare Daily, Jeff Niles, Executive Vice President of Healthcare Workforce Logistics, joins the podcast to talk more about how the company works with systems to establish private label, vendor-neutral contingent workforce solutio...

A federal appeals court hears the latest arguments in the case challenging the abortion pill. HCA Healthcare will buy 41 urgent care clinics in Texas. And, Senator Bernie Sanders makes the push–again–for Medicare for All. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Providers raise the alarm over UnitedHealthcare’s new prior authorization rules for certain colonoscopies. President Biden taps his choice to lead the National Institutes of Health. And, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel weighs recommending a vaccine to protect babies against RSV. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

A federal appeals court preserves the Affordable Care Act’s preventive care mandate for now . CVS will wind down its clinical trials unit. And, AmSurg will purchase Envision’s ambulatory surgical centers as the struggling physician staffing company files for bankruptcy. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.