The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Founder and CEO of Remedy Dr. Jeremy Gabrysch said the immediate care and telemedicine startup was well-positioned to deliver care in the wake of COVID-19, providing care digitally or in patients’ homes.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier announced plans to invest in American manufacturing of protective gear. Insurers are starting to give profits back to customers. And dentists hard hit by halts on elective care, are trying to bring patients back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients are returning to doctor's offices. Now that the flood of COVID patients has subsided in New York City, hospitals are planning to treat other patients. And some states are arranging COVID statistics in ways that don’t accurately show the current level of infection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government urged extreme caution when reopening nursing homes. A Virginia drug company got a large contract to bring more manufacturing onshore. And the CDC is working on a national antibody study.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite warnings from the FDA. AdventHealth says the 35,000 COVID-19 tests it ordered are unreliable.  Moderna reveals positive results from its phase 1 vaccine trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayo Clinic's Director of Business Integrity and Continuity Dr. Erich Heneke is responsible for planning for catastrophes like COVID-19, and managing the system’s supply chain. Heneke is working to secure precious COVID-19 equipment, while also procuring more traditional supplies as Mayo resumes elective care.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite having the all-clear from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, to reopen some businesses are staying closed. Business owners told Gist they didn't feel it was safe to start interacting with customers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many who lost jobs and health benefits will qualify for subsidies to buy a new health plan. Abbott Laboratories’ rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test could be missing as many as half of positive cases. And the latest stimulus package has another $100 billion in relief for providers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Fauci warns reopening the economy too early could have serious consequences. A new price transparency requirement is drawing ire from hospitals. And some hospitals want to be protected legally so patients can’t sue if they get coronavirus while in for a procedure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Atul Gawande is reportedly leaving his position as CEO of Haven. Studies are revealing how COVID-19 is affecting children. And the White House says it’s giving states funding to help ramp up testing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder of social determinants of health-focused investment firm Nightingale Partners and longtime managed care consultant John Gorman expects the pandemic to lead Medicare Advantage plans to offer more supplemental benefits to seniors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump is still asking the Supreme Court to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. Many states are lifting lockdowns despite not meeting the federal criteria. And new research shows almost everyone who gets infected with COVID-19 develops antibodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic is estimated to cost hospitals more than $200 billion. In a whistleblower complaint, a top federal scientist says he was dismissed for refusing to promote an unproven drug as a COVID-19 treatment. And with millions expected to sign up for Medicaid, states are making cuts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House is considering disbanding the coronavirus task force even as cases and deaths are expected to rise. The administration steps up its oversight of antibody tests. And health systems are telling patients it’s safe to come back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As states ease lockdowns, updated models predict many more Americans will die from COVID-19. Hospitals and doctors are asking Congress to turn Medicare advanced payments into forgivable grants. And states join together to buy medical supplies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Cigna executive-turned-industry-observer Wendell Potter talks about how the pandemic will alter the insurance market. Potter expects rising 2021 premiums will drive more employers away from offering health benefits. He is also watching to see if insurers acquire physicians hard-hit by drops in patient volume.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Korea reached a big milestone - no new locally spread COVID-19 cases. Providers are adopting telehealth fast, but payment is still a problem. And insurers are painting a rosy picture for investors, yet asking for federal aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Early study results show remdesivir helped COVID-19 patients recover faster. The economy shrank by 4.8 percent in the first quarter of 2020. And young healthcare workers on the front lines are struggling to treat COVID-19 patients.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oncologists are concerned delayed cancer care will lead to more advanced disease. Quest Diagnostics has a new direct-to-consumer antibody test. Both wealthy and struggling hospitals compete for the same federal funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans are delaying emergent medical care. Public health experts say COVID-19 testing needs to be one part of a strategy to reopen the country. And the Supreme Court ruled the government owes insurers $12 billion it had promised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. David Carsten talks about how COVID-19 is impacting dentistry and upending the live-patient licensure requirement, which is now being transitioned to an exam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The head of the nation's vaccine development agency says he was removed for pushing back on a treatment the president supported. Doctors are concerned about the connection between COVID-19 and blood clots. And governors develop a detailed roadmap for reopening states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As hospitals gear up to bring elective procedures back the question is whether patients be ready. The coronavirus may have a resurgence in the fall, just as flu season starts. And hospitals in COVID hotspots will get federal aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nurses are protesting unsafe working conditions. Envision Healthcare is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy. And HCA Healthcare reports big drops in inpatient and outpatient surgeries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitals get the green light to start bringing back elective surgeries with a few conditions. Supplies, accuracy, and availability are still hampering widespread testing efforts. And congress nears a fourth coronavirus aid deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.