The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices after public and political backlash. Insurtech Bright Health tells investors it needs to raise $300 million to stay afloat. And, greater numbers of younger people are being diagnosed with advanced cases of colorectal cancers, according to a new study. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Medicare Advantage patients account for fewer avoidable hospitalizations. Medical claims are increasing in complexity, according to a new report. And, Wall Street is betting big on psychedelic drugs. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks to limit what kinds of drugs can be prescribed during telehealth visits after the PHE ends. An Affordable Care Act provision that effectively bans expanding or establishing new physician-owned hospitals is getting more attention from regulators and  lawmakers. And there’s a new, combination at-home testing option for both COVID-19 and the flu. Th...

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 th...

Humana announces it will leave the employer insurance market. The merger between Trinity Health’s MercyOne and Genesis Health System is expected to close next week. And, the popularity of prescription drugs that can be used off-label for weight loss–like Ozempic–is causing a shortage for people with type 2 diabetes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See...

Amazon finalizes its purchase of primary care provider One Medical. Medicare Advantage grew last year but at a slightly slower rate than in previous years. And, a new survey examines the surge hospitals saw in 2022 payroll spending. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 60% of Medicaid beneficiaries are unaware that state redeterminations are on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Justice has withdrawn three antitrust policies related to the healthcare industry. And, according to new research, we have not seen an uptick in the number of cancer cases as Americans postponed screenings due to COVID--at least not yet. That's coming up on today's episode of...

A proposed merger between SUNY Upstate Medical School and Crouse Health System in Syracuse, New York has been called off. UnitedHealth is close to finalizing its acquisition of home care company LHC Group. And, Senate lawmakers raise the alarm over a potential healthcare worker shortage at a recent committee hearing. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. Se...

A new national survey from strategic healthcare communications consulting firm Jarrard Inc. examines how the public currently perceives hospitals and their business practices. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Executive Chairman David Jarrard joins to discuss the results of the survey and what action steps hospitals should be considering.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

A joint FDA advisory panel recommends Narcan nasal spray be available over the counter. Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine will remain free for U.S.  consumers. And, physicians can try a new AI tool to help with some administrative tasks. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration announces three new drug pricing models. State Attorneys General gear up for a fight over abortion pill access. And, South Dakota becomes the second state this year to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services have pushed back their proposed merger by two months. The CDC raises new mental health concerns for teenage girls. And, the Biden Administration wants nursing homes to disclose whether they’re backed by private equity. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Kansas lawmakers want to see the state become the latest to expand Medicaid. The Biden administration allows states to use Medicaid funds for food. Johns Hopkins University will sunset its influential COVID-19 tracking dashboard. And, a brief update on the surprise billing arbitration process. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Burnout is prevalent among healthcare workers. In this week’s Monday interview, Even Health co-founder and CEO David Black joins the show to talk about his company’s digital platform–Cabana–which provides professionally-moderated, anonymous peer support for healthcare workers. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Carolina could become the latest state to expand Medicaid. Minnesota lawmakers weigh opening its state-run insurance plan to all residents. And, National Health Service nurses and ambulance service staff strike in the United Kingdom. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden targeted drug costs and potential threats to Medicare in his 2023 State of the Union Address earlier this week. A new study looks at the number of excess physician deaths early in the pandemic. And, the labor market added 58,000 healthcare jobs last month. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CVS is acquiring primary care provider Oak Street Health in a deal worth $10.6 billion. A judge strikes down key parts of the surprise billing arbitration process. And, a potential treatment for RSV may be out of reach for kids in need. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Note: This episode has been updated to reflect that the CVS Health/Oak Street Health deal was officia...

More than 35 million prior authorization requests were sent to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021, according to a new study.  Some health experts are calling for the FDA to review its accelerated approval process for Alzheimer’s drugs. And, states are investigating changing scope of practice laws to ease current healthcare staffing woes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthca...

More than 53% of physicians in the United States report experiencing burnout and 30% of respondents experiencing burnout for more than two years. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Ochsner Health’s Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Nigel Girgrah talks about how his health system is piloting with platforms to support the mental health wellbeing of its 36,000 employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

A federal court rules in favor of three drugmakers this week in the ongoing legal fight over the federal 340B drug discount program. CMS releases its proposed pay rate for 2024 Medicare Advantage plans. And, 20 state Attorneys General warn CVS and Walgreens against selling abortion pills. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issues a final rule on how it will audit Medicare Advantage insurers. The Biden Administration proposes rolling back employers’ moral opt-out to the Affordable Care Act contraceptive mandate. And, the Federal Trade Commission orders prescription drug price-tracking company GoodRX to stop sharing patient data with advertisers. That's coming up on today...

The Biden Administration announces it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies in May.  =More states move to reduce prior authorization requirements for physicians. And, more medical schools are pulling out of U.S. News’ annual rankings. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has asked Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services to delay their proposed $14 billion merger.  The FDA is proposing a change that would loosen restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. And, CVS and Walmart are scaling back pharmacy hours due to a staffing shortage. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. H...

There are roughly 53 million people in the United States who are unpaid caregivers. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Alexandra Drane–co-founder and CEO of ARCHANGELS–joins the show to talk about unpaid caregiving. Her organization conducts research on the broader unpaid caregiving population in order to raise awareness and help companies and state governments locate resources to assist...

Mergers in the United States are expected to cost more beginning this year. A new study looks at what happened to beneficiaries after they lose Medicaid coverage. And, Kroger is the latest retailer to get into the clinical trials business. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.