The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Healthcare and technology stakeholders pledge to make healthcare data sharing easier following a meeting at the White House. A federal judge blocks Arkansas’s strict pharmacy benefit manager law. And, Swiss drugmaker Roche weighs direct-to-consumer drug sales. Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly plans to fire the panel tasked with making preventive services recommendations. UnitedHealth Group slashes its 2025 outlook amid rising medical costs. And, pediatric flu deaths reach highest level outside of a pandemic season. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted o...

BayCare Health System in Florida was one of four systems nationwide to pilot a wellbeing program to combat burnout and stress among nursing staff, in partnership with the American Nurses Foundation. The program employs a monitoring and communication program first developed for high-stress jobs, like first responders and military roles.  Following the success of the pilot, the system announced...

A new bill in the House would guarantee parity between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage reimbursements. Analysis from health insurer filings signals a spike in premiums for Affordable Care Act plans.  And, a national hospital operator is selling its outpatient lab services in a multimillion-dollar deal. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podc...

States sue the Trump administration over an Affordable Care Act eligibility and enrollment rule.  Two large northeastern health systems explore a possible merger.  And, Humana sues the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services again over the drop in its Medicare Advantage star ratings.  Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Host...

Burnout and stress are prevalent among healthcare providers, including nursing staff. Burnout among nurses can lead to decreased productivity, increased errors, and higher rates of absenteeism. It can also be costly for hospitals and healthcare systems to replace nurses who decide to leave due to stress.     One system experimenting with novel ways to support its nursing staff is Ba...

A Republican Senator has introduced a new bill that would unwind some future Medicaid cuts. A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule that would have barred medical debt from credit reports. And, new research finds no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and increased risk of certain disorders. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podca...

The Department of Health and Human Services resumes layoffs following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Physicians could see a Medicare pay increase in a CMS proposed rule.  And, shareholders approve Walgreens go-private deal with a private equity company. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The healthcare industry will see roughly $1 trillion in federal spending cuts over the next decade now that H.R. 1—better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—has been signed into law. Michael McAuliff of Modern Healthcare joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to discuss how the proposed cuts to Medicaid evolved from a wish list item for policymakers to law, and how lawmakers have responded. &nbsp...

The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a planned meeting of the US Preventive Services Task Force. The number of measles cases hits a 30-year high after being eliminated in the United States. And, a Senate committee advanced President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare...

The Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes significant cuts to Medicaid. The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services mandate. And, Novo Nordisk inks a new direct-to-consumer partnership. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital at home programs have been around for years but gained popularity during the pandemic. While HaH has long been tailored for adults—mainly seniors—some hospitals are experimenting with programs that allow other patients to receive acute care at home, including Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital which piloted a first-in-the-nation hospital at home program. Stefanie Reed, DO, who serve...

Medicaid cuts and other healthcare provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill have been struck by the Senate parliamentarian. President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testifies in front of a Senate panel. And, health insurers promise reforms to prior authorization procedures. Those stories coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.&nbs...

The Trump Administration narrows the enrollment window for purchasing Affordable Care Act coverage and limits eligibility. Medicare will likely be insolvent three years earlier than anticipated, according to the program’s trustees' report. And, Ascension announces it will purchase ambulatory surgical services organization AmSurg. Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare po...

A federal judge rules that the abrupt cancellation of National Institutes of Health research grants was illegal and likely discriminatory. A new report finds there may be an additional 16,000 preventable deaths related to proposed cuts to Medicaid. And, a recent cyberattack on a healthcare vendor exposes the private health data of more than five million people. Those stories on toda...

The Senate’s take on the One Big Beautiful Bill includes bigger cuts to Medicaid, compared to the House’s version. Iowa becomes the latest state to implement stronger restrictions on pharmacy benefit managers. And, 23andme’s former-CEO will now become the buyer of the bankrupt biotech company. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  ...

One of the biggest shows so far this year is the critically acclaimed medical drama The Pitt , which stars Noah Wyle of ER fame. The HBO Max series has been called one of the most accurate descriptions of an emergency department. On today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, host J. Carlisle Larsen is joined by Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD , who served as a medical consultant for the show and contr...

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. names new members to a CDC vaccine advisory panel days after he removed existing members. UnitedHealth Group’s credit rating is downgraded. And, states sue bankrupt DNA testing company 23andme to protect consumers’ genetic data. Those stories coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on A...

All 17 experts have been fired from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s independent vaccine panel. A new poll finds that the recent One Big Beautiful Bill Act--and its cuts to Medicaid--is raising concerns among voters.  And, digital chronic condition management company Omada Health has had the second splashy digital health IPO in the last month. Those stories and more coming up...

The House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill around Memorial Day that extends tax cuts put into place during President Trumps first term in office, as well as increases border and military spending. However, the bill also includes significant federal healthcare spending cuts, notably in the joint federal-state Medicaid program.     Michael McAuliff covers policy...

Staffers laid off from the Department of Health and Human Services this spring are suing the Trump Administration and are seeking class action status. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention contradicts HHS’s recent recommendations for COVID-19 vaccines for children.  And, the annual cost of insuring a family tops $35 thousand. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the...

The Trump Administration releases more a detailed proposed budget for the Department of Health and Human Services for the 2026 fiscal year, including significant cuts to agencies within the department. The FDA rolls out a new artificial intelligence tool. And, hospitals spent billions of dollars to ensure workplace safety in 2023. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Hea...

The Department of Health and Human Services cancels Moderna’s multi-million-dollar award to develop an mRNA vaccine for influenza, including bird flu. CVS and Express Scripts sue Arkansas over state law restricting pharmacy benefit managers. And, a new study from Mass General Brigham finds that traditional diagnostic tools outperformed generative AI. Those stories coming up on today's ep...

The Trump Administration updates its hospital price transparency rules and seeks public input. The Department of Health and Human Services narrows its COVID-19 vaccine guidance. And ChristianaCare will purchase five Crozer Health facilities. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

A judge blocks the Trump Administration’s reduction-in-force executive order, which includes the Department of Health and Human Services. Virtual physical therapy company Hinge Health has a big IPO. And, a new white paper finds a significant increase in the number of Americans taking blockbuster GLP-1 drugs to manage overweight or obesity. Those stories and more coming up on today’s epis...