The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Pfizer announced the clinical trial of its bivalent vaccine for RSV was successful in protecting infants from the illness. A merger could be in the works for Summit Health and Walgreens-backed Village MD. And new data show who’s affected most by long-COVID. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act insurance marketplace starts today. CVS Health is partnering with a startup to provide customers with more at-home self-diagnostic tests.. And the amount of money spent on health care lobbying has jumped 70% over the last two decades. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

While the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance didn’t really change between 2021 and 2022, it'll likely increase next year once inflation is factored in. The majority of U.S. states have now expanded their postpartum Medicaid coverage from 60 days to one year. And a new survey finds that nearly half of Americans are in debt due to medical bills. That's on today's episode of Gist Healthcare...

Walmart Health plans to open 16 more health centers in Florida next year. Amazon Pharmacy inks a deal with another Blues plan to deliver prescriptions to beneficiaries. And CMS will restrict Medicare Advantage TV ads next year amid complaints that they are confusing. That’s all coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Affordable Care Act’s preventive care coverage could be in legal jeopardy. Digital health funding is cooling after a banner year in 2021.  And a new report finds 117,000 physicians left the healthcare workforce last year. That's on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human service is challenging Merck over its non-compliance with the 340B program. Mental telehealth provider Cerebral is laying off 20% of its workforce. And two healthcare providers have announces a new virtual and in-home care company. That’s on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two large, publicly-traded hospital systems are reporting a drop in profits. A capitated primary care provider for self-insured employers plans to expand to payer clients. And flu cases are already trending higher this year. That's on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitals across the country are being overwhelmed with cases of young children diagnosed with a common respiratory virus. A new report finds a majority of hospitals are now complying with price transparency rules. And new data show a link between COVID-19 and an increase in pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See...

An FDA committee has voted to pull a preterm birth prevention drug from the market, which had been approved through its controversial accelerated approval program. A CDC panel recommends providing free COVID vaccines to lower-income children. And a large insurer will now cover some software-based therapies for psychiatric and other conditions. That's on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Ho...

A new survey shows the widespread impact of the current labor shortage on hospital operations. Walgreens and CVS face a federal probe over allegations that pharmacists refused to fill prescriptions for medications that could harm a pregnancy. And consumers can now purchase hearing aids over-the-counter. That's on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily: some Medicare Advantage payers may see less revenue after being hit with star ratings downgrades. The US Department of Justice is suing Cigna over allegedly upcoding MA patients via in-home assessments. And Walgreens is looking to acquire a tech asset next.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telemedicine provider Babylon Health has announced plans to sell its California IPA business.  Providence is being investigated in Oregon for consumer protections violations stemming from its financial and billing practices. And two midwest healthcare systems are investigating a possible merger. That’s all coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

One of the largest hospital chains in the United States confirmed that it was the target of a ransomware attack. A new study is casting doubt about the efficacy of colonoscopies. And a major insurtech company is drastically reducing its presence in the marketplace. That’s all coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Note: this episode has been updated to clarify a statistic in...

The migration of procedures away from hospital inpatient departments preceded the pandemic, but COVID accelerated that shift. This is most obvious among orthopedic procedures like hip and knee replacements. Gist Healthcare partnered with Stratasan, a Syntellis-owned healthcare data analytics firm providing market intelligence for strategic planning, to quantify how much much knee and hip replaceme...

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, federal health officials adopt a new monkeypox vaccine strategy to stretch doses. TikTok parent company, ByteDance, acquires a Chinese hospital chain. And US hospital CEO's are leaving their positions at high rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, hospitals in states with strict abortion laws struggle to recruit physicians. CivicaScript starts selling its first outpatient generic drug to treat prostate cancer. And a new study published in Nature Climate Change finds climate change is exacerbating some infectious diseases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, the Senate passes a bill with major reforms for seniors on Medicare. A new NPR, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health poll finds a fifth of sick patients weren’t able to get necessary medical care. And there are rumors that CVS is interested in acquiring Signify Health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Kansas voters rejected a ballot measure that would have overturned a constitutional right to abortion. Medicare raises payment rates for hospitals next year. And the highly consolidated dialysis industry could spell problems for Medicare Advantage plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, the trial challenging UnitedHealth Group’s acquisition of Change Healthcare starts this week. Hospitals look beyond pay to retain employees. And New York alleges CVS Health of preventing hospitals from obtaining 340B discounts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earlier this month, Morgan Health invested $30M in Centivo, an innovative health plan for self-insured employers. In this episode, we hear from Dan Hartman, Executive Director at Morgan Health, and Ashok Subramanian, CEO of Centivo, about how Centivo plans to leverage the Morgan investment to expand its services.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Democrats reach a deal on a healthcare and climate bill. More than 40 percent of parents of kids under 5 say they won't get their child vaccinated for COVID-19. And after years of sky high travel nurse wages, the market is starting to return to normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, the Biden Administration reinstates and expands Affordable Care Act nondiscrimination protections. In a rare move, nurses at a Mayo Clinic hospital decertify their union. And the White House estimates it could cost up to $7B to adequately respond to the growing monkeypox outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, a challenge to the Affordable Care Act's preventive care requirement is in front of a Texas federal court. Hospitals are still struggling to rein in labor costs. And the Wall Street Journal takes the latest look at how nonprofit hospitals lag on charity care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, providers await Medicare’s plan to remedy 340B reimbursement cuts. The White House is revamping its booster strategy. And racial disparities persist across insurance coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Gist Healthcare co-founders Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz discuss how the deteriorating economy and increased margin pressures are creating significant challenges for health systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.