The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Two Democratic senators are reviving their public option bill. Google is opening an office 10 minutes away from Mayo Clinic. And during the pandemic, medical research has moved into patient's homes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden has reportedly picked Chiquita Brooks-LaSure to lead CMS. The CDC is working to pick up the pace of sequencing COVID-19 tests to track variants. And about a third of people delayed or skipped care during the pandemic - will they come back?  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daily COVID-19 cases are down from record highs, but experts it's important to continue public health measures as more contagious variants spread. CVS Health’s insurance arm Aetna will start selling insurance on the marketplace next year. And the Biden Administration started unwinding Medicaid work requirements.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic has hit struggling rural hospitals hard. Michael Topchik, national leader for rural health at healthcare consulting firm The Chartis Group discusses how although more hospitals are vulnerable, he's optimistic the Biden Administration’s focus on health equity could lead to new payment models that allow rural hospitals to focus more on emergency and outpatient care. Hosted on Acast. See...

14 of the country’s largest health systems are joining together to create a company to capitalize on their valuable troves of health data. Starting Monday, millions of Americans will have another chance to buy health insurance plans on the individual marketplace. And an Ohio-based emergency medicine practice is buying out its minority partner, a private equity firm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

In a rare showing of unity, associations representing hospitals, physicians, insurers as well as business groups are backing President Biden’s plans to expand health coverage. The CDC is emphasizing how important mask fit is for protection. And pharmacies are hiring thousands to help administer vaccines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democrats propose bigger tax credits to make individual health coverage more affordable as part of the COVID relief package. Since COVID-19 vaccines have been so effective, some scientists are pushing for a pancoronavirus vaccine. And providers raise concerns about virtual care post-pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Africa halts the distribution of the AstraZeneca COVID vaccine because of concerns it doesn't offer good protection against a variant, first identified in the country. Health insurance startup Oscar Health files to go public. And there have been almost no flu cases this year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-founder and CEO of DispatchHealth Dr. Mark Prather discusses how the Denver-based company is expanding from its roots in on-demand urgent care home visits to provide home-based services across the full continuum of care, including hospital-level care through a new partnership with Humana.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Johnson and Johnson is seeking emergency approval for its single-dose covid vaccine. There’s new reporting about who’s the top choice to run CMS. And Kansas wants to use revenue from medical marijuana to expand Medicaid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some insurers are paying pediatricians so little for rapid covid tests, some stopped offering them. British health officials are going door-to-door testing thousands to stamp out a coronavirus variant. And Manaus, Brazil is struggling with a COVID surge and a shortage of oxygen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senate Democrats take the first step to move President Biden’s coronavirus relief bill forward. Independent scientists confirm Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine is more than 90 percent effective. And despite treating fewer patients, HCA Healthcare reports big profits in 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital programs to treat COVID long haulers grow as scientists try to figure out what’s causing prolonged illness. States are dumping a vaccine software the government spent millions on. And Uber is expanding its prescription delivery service.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We are airing an episode from the health policy podcast Tradeoffs titled “We Need You”.   Nursing home workers and residents have been prioritized for COVID-19 vaccinations because of how deadly the pandemic for both staff and residents. But in the first several weeks of the rollout, many workers have passed on getting the injection. The Tradeoffs team dug into vaccine hesitancy among nursing home...

 President Biden takes more action to roll back Trump’s healthcare moves. People trying to get COVID-19 vaccines in many states struggle to get an appointment. And more non-smokers are getting lung cancer, we highlight a report from one of the disease victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walgreens Boots Alliance has chosen Starbucks Chief Operating Officer Rosalind Brewer to take over as CEO. President Joe Biden is expected to take more healthcare executive actions to expand insurance coverage. And Anthem reports continued Medicare Advantage growth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden is giving states more vaccines and more time to plan. Israel is leading the world in COVID-19 vaccinations. And healthcare workers report the pandemic is taking a toll on their mental health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Google, Amazon, and other large companies are offering help with COVID-19 vaccine distribution. As more transmissible coronavirus variants are identified in the US, vaccine makers are working to catch up. And President Biden says he’s willing to negotiate on the $1.9 trillion relief proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Price transparency and interoperability rules are continuing to make healthcare more consumer-driven. Kristen Valdes, founder and CEO of healthcare technology company b.well Connected Health and Board Member of the CARIN Alliance, believes the industry is shifting toward consumerism and early adopters of transparency will gain patient loyalty.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

Exactly a year ago this week, the first case of the novel coronavirus was confirmed in the US. Since then there have been more than 24 million cases and more than 400,000 deaths. One year later, President Biden laid out a new detailed, fortified response guided by science. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During President Biden’s first few hours in office, he took several COVID-19 actions, including a mask mandate on federal property and rejoining the World Health Organization. UnitedHealth Group is continuing to grow its care delivery business. And coronavirus vaccine trials in kids have started but are struggling to recruit participants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

The country has reached another terrible milestone - 400 thousand lives lost to COVID-19. Lawmakers say the last minute attempt to extend Medicaid waivers is invalid. And President-elect Biden fills out his healthcare team and is expected to take immediate action on COVID.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amidst all the health news in 2020, a new defined contribution model started. The Individual Health Coverage Reimbursement Arrangement or ICHRA - is projected to shake up employer insurance and double the size of the individual market. Jack Hooper, CEO of Take Command Health discusses how small and large employers are expressing interest.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

President-elect Biden unveils his coronavirus relief proposal which includes injecting billions into the coronavirus vaccination effort. Democrats want to revive legislation to let Medicare negotiate drug prices. And payers and startups are seizing on the popularity of telehealth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthcare companies are joining the wave of corporations pausing political donations. Scientists say the coronavirus is likely here to stay. And billionaire Mark Cuban enters the generic drug market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.