The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Price transparency in New Hampshire didn’t lead consumers to get cheaper care, according to a Health Affairs study. Uber is expanding its pharmacy delivery business. And hospitals are struggling to balance patient care, staffing shortages, and higher expenses amid the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic is accelerating medical schools' shift to virtual dissections. Epidemiologists say scaling up testing is the key to controlling the pandemic in the long term. And lawmakers agree on a plan to delay Medicare payment cuts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Federal officials say AstraZeneca released outdated information about its COVID vaccine trial. The Biden Administration is extending the special enrollment period through August. And some covid patients are doing smell therapy to recover the sense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With so many seniors vaccinated the CDC reports, the percentage of Americans 65 and older going to hospitals for COVID-19 is lower than 26 to 45-year-old adults. The American Hospital Association is pushing for antitrust scrutiny of UnitedHealth Group's acquisition of Change Healthcare. And in Maryland, there’s legislation to prevent hospitals from taking some patients to court over unpaid bills....

Gist Healthcare co-founders Lisa Bielamowicz and Chas Roades discuss how strategies around scale in healthcare have evolved over the course of the pandemic—and how payers and disruptors are doubling down on virtual and home-based care as they shift toward vertical integration.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As more contagious coronavirus variants spread, cases inch up in some states. The FDA is trying to figure out how to regulate software as a medical device. And according to a new study in Health Affairs, the majority of hospitals are not being transparent about their prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon is expanding its virtual care service to employees and other employers around the country. The Biden Administration is expanding COVID testing. And as consumer confidence returns will people go back to the doctor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The vast majority of people are getting both doses of the two-shot COVID-19 vaccines on time. Grand Rounds and Doctor on Demand announce plans to merge. And continuous glucose monitor companies are trying to reach the millions of diabetics, even though evidence about efficacy for some patients is still limited.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A New York Times investigation finds the CMS nursing home star rating system is broken. As telehealth providers cross state lines competition heats up.  And Biden Administration is set to roll out a public relations campaign to encourage skeptics to get vaccines.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two former competitors, a rural North Dakota critical access hospital and community health center, joined forces to rationalize care and better serve their community. We explore this unique collaboration and whether it can be replicated in other underserved communities.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden is directing states to make all adults will be eligible for the vaccine by May 1. The Supreme Court is no longer hearing a case challenging the legality of Medicaid work requirement case at the end of the month. And people are sharing their COVID vaccine status on dating apps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill heads to the President’s desk. A California judge approves the landmark antitrust settlement against Sacramento-based Sutter Health. And new recommendations suggest smokers get screened for lung cancer earlier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaccine demand varies dramatically across the country. The new COVID relief bill includes a big boost in tax credits for individuals buying health insurance on the marketplace. And an article in the New Yorker investigates why COVID-19 has hit some more developed countries harder than lower-income countries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CDC says fully vaccinated people can gather together inside without masks. The federal government is offering big incentives to expand Medicaid. But will it convince the 12 holdout states? And new reporting finds New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s advisers altered reports to hide nursing home deaths. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional health systems are facing an increasingly competitive market, as retailers, payers, and telehealth providers are getting deeper into the care delivery business. Newport News, VA-based Riverside Health System is using patient outreach and care navigation platform Upfront Healthcare to build consumer loyalty and drive patients back to the health system for missed care.  Hosted on Acast....

Regulators are investigating OneMedical for letting people jump the vaccine line. The Senate COVID relief bill includes more money for rural hospitals. And nonwhite caregivers say they face more discrimination when trying to get care for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that you’re fully vaccinated, what social gatherings are safe? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is set to release new guidance. Amazon Care looks like it’s laying the groundwork for a large expansion. And lawmakers say it’s time to make telehealth flexibilities for seniors permanent. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden says by May there will be enough vaccines for all adults. When private equity firms buy nursing homes deaths increase, according to new research. Arkansas, the first state to implement Medicaid work requirements, now has a new plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mass vaccination sites are popping up in several states and primary care doctors are getting few doses. Cigna is acquiring telemedicine company MDLive. And the FTC drops its challenge to a hospital merger in Philadelphia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bremerton, Washington-based Peninsula Community Health Services is working with church and other community leaders to connect with individuals who are hesitant to get the shot.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital giant HCA Healthcare is expanding into post-acute care and home health.  COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are going down but how will we know when the pandemic is over. And a new Kaufman Hall report projects hospitals could lose up to $122 billion this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FDA says Johnson and Johnson single-dose vaccine is safe and effective. Insurers are making big investments in-home healthcare. And young adults are reporting feeling very lonely as they socially isolate during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pharmaceutical executives tell Congress vaccine supply will increase in March. Confirmation hearings are underway for Xavier Becerra, the nominee to lead HHS. And some telehealth companies aren’t just focused on direct patient care, but also partnering with health systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

500,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. IBM is reportedly considering selling its Watson Health business. And as Match Day approaches, there are still thousands of medical school graduates who struggle to find a program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Bela Patel, the division director of critical care medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston, discusses lessons learned from the pandemic. Providers quickly adapted to emerging science because of local and international collaborations and Patel wants to carry that forward as hospitals move past this crisis and prepare for future ones.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...