The Gist Healthcare Podcast

A U.S. drug manufacturer is suing West Virginia over the state’s abortion pill ban. It’s been two years since a federal hospital pricing transparency rule went into effect - so how are hospitals faring? And, more than 16 million people signed up for healthcare during the most recent ACA marketplace open enrollment period.  That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hos...

Amazon announced a new subscription plan for generic prescription drugs. Elevance will acquire Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. And a new strain of gonorrhea found in Massachusetts is raising concerns among public health officials. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FDA denied accelerated approval for Eli Lilly’s experimental Alzheimer’s drug. Coronavirus shots may be delivered annually--similar to flu vaccines--under a newly proposed FDA policy. And, Dollar General is piloting a mobile healthcare clinic program in Tennessee. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress extended Medicare’s hospital at home waiver at the end of last year in its $1.7 trillion omnibus spending package. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Dr. Pippa Shulman of Medically Home joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to talk more about the future of that care model. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Veterans in suicidal crisis can now receive free emergency care at any VA or non-VA hospital, a shift in Veterans Affairs policy. The number of women in the United States becoming physicians is growing. And, Ochsner Health and Xavier University plan to start a new medical school together. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The number of Americans putting off healthcare due to cost has reached a new high, according to a recent poll. The Biden Administration will probe the use of antipsychotics in nursing homes. And, a new report shows which codes have dominated the Independent Dispute Resolution process of the No Surprises Act. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s Hospital is postponing non-urgent surgeries for 30 days amid a staffing shortage. The CDC and FDA report a possible link between Pfizer's bivalent Omicron booster and strokes in people over 65. And, the state of California sues pharmacy benefit managers and drug makers over the cost of insulin. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Hea...

The healthcare industry has experienced a lot of challenges and seen a lot of innovations over the last year. On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Gist Healthcare co-presidents Chas Roades and Dr. Lisa Bielamowicz joined the podcast to give their take on what healthcare could look like in 2023.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration extended the COVID public health emergency again this week--potentially for the final time. The Department of Health and Human Services announced key implementation dates for Medicare drug price negotiations. And, insurtech companies outline their priorities for 2023 and beyond. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See ac...

A federal judge has ruled that HHS can create its repayment plan to 340b hospitals to the dismay of hospital lobbying groups. Intermountain Healthcare is partnering with Colorado’s UC Health to create a combined clinically integrated physician network in in the state. And, the U.S. healthcare sector added 55,000 jobs in December. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. H...

Tech-enabled primary care provider Carbon Health has secured $100 million dollars in new funding from CVS Health. Digital health funding declined significantly in 2022 after breaking records in 2021.  And, the American Academy of Pediatrics is now recommending early intervention for childhood cases of obesity. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast....

Gist Healthcare joins healthcare management consultancy group Kaufman Hall. Biogen’s latest Alzheimer’s drug lecanemab was granted accelerated approval by the FDA. And, the FTC has proposed a ban on non-compete agreements, which could impact how the healthcare industry operates. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

In 2022, CommonSpirit–the second largest hospital chain in the United States–was the target of a ransomware attack that hobbled operations at many of its 140 hospitals and exposed the private health information of more than 600,000 patients. The attack on CommonSpirit was the largest ransomware attack in 2022 but it was hardly an isolated incident. One analysis found that up to 290 hospitals in th...

One in three Americans had a mental illness or substance use disorder in 2021, according to a new survey. OSHA is expected to release its final COVID-19 safety guidelines for healthcare workers this month. And, New York is one of the latest states to require co-prescribed naloxone for some patients using opioids. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. S...

An FDA rule change would allow retail pharmacies to provide prescription abortion pills. Some states that banned abortions are now weighing Medicaid expansion for new mothers. And, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a proposed rule that changes how the healthcare sector handles conscience and religious objections. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare...

A new Omicron variant is quickly spreading through the United States. A new Congressional report finds irregularities with the FDA’s accelerated approval for the Alzheimer’s drug Adulhelm. And, medical bill disputes between payers and providers are overwhelming the resolution system set up following the No Surprises Act. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on...

Congress’ year-end spending bill has been finalized and includes changes to the FDA’s accelerated approval process. A new study finds high-intensity billing in emergency departments is increasing but it’s not just due to upcoding. And, the Biden Administration will release flu medicine from the national stockpile as the rate of infections increases. That's coming up on today's episode of...

The Joint Commission is eliminating some of its quality standards as it seeks to streamline hospital safety and quality goals. The Biden Administration will publish ownership data for all hospitals that participate in Medicare.  And, parents in the U-S are struggling to find pediatric beds for kids sick with RSV or the flu. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Dail...

Congress reportedly has reached a deal that would ease cuts to Medicare physician payments in 2023. Payers will need to provide an online-based price comparison tool as part of a the latest CMS requirements going into effect on January 1st. And, online pharmacy Truepill could be in trouble with the DEA over allegations that it unlawfully dispensed stimulants for ADHD. Hosted on Acast. See aca...

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is including health equity measures in new value-based payment contracts. The Biden Administration seeks to extend opioid treatment flexibilities put in place through the COVID-19 public health emergency.  And new data shows that overall U.S. healthcare spending slowed in 2021 as federal COVID funding subsided.  That's coming up on today'...

Two west coast nonprofit managed care insurers announced merger plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has struck new full-risk Medicare Advantage contracts with six large physician groups. And, a new study finds that emergency department physicians misdiagnose serious conditions when patients exhibit unusual symptoms. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acas...

The CDC says long COVID is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. More for-profit healthcare organizations are reportedly at risk for credit default…with the vast majority of those being owned by private equity firms. And, new data shows the staffing challenges facing many not-for-profit hospital systems may be easing slightly. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare D...

HHS signaled that healthcare systems can rely on COVID-19 public health emergency flexibilities as flu and RSV cases strain hospitals. CMS is proposing big changes to health insurance exchanges. And, researchers find that the COVID-19 vaccine saved the U.S. healthcare system more than $1 trillion. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

A federal appeals court has struck down a Biden Administration policy protecting gender-affirming care under the Affordable Care Act’s nondiscrimination regulations.  A Montana law barring employers from mandating COVID-19 vaccines has been deemed unconstitutional in healthcare settings.  And, a new California law could bring more scrutiny to healthcare mergers & acquisitions. That's...

The FDA has authorized the use of the Omicron-specific bivalent booster in children as young as six months. University of Michigan Health announced it will acquire Sparrow Health. And, a new study evaluates the risks of seniors undergoing major surgery. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.