The Gist Healthcare Podcast (Gist Healthcare Daily)
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| 22 Apr 2020 | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 00:07:21 | |
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. | |||
| 03 Feb 2020 | Monday, February 3, 2020 | 00:06:11 | |
New federal regulations around the way states finance their Medicaid programs could have huge implications. Partner at policy advisory firm Manatt Health Anne Karl explains just how much hospitals and states stand to lose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Jun 2020 | Monday, June 22, 2020 | 00:10:49 | |
Gist Healthcare's Senior Vice President, Development Jennifer Stewart discusses challenges COVID-19 has brought to the healthcare workforce. She tells us the pandemic has uncovered ways the workforce has grown brittle and created revenue losses that will force health system leaders to reconsider labor costs, workforce flexibility, and automation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Aug 2021 | Friday, August 6, 2021 | 00:06:44 | |
Vaccinated Americans are most concerned about the Delta variant while many unvaccinated think the shot is riskier than the disease. Enhanced federal subsidies caused individual insurance premiums to drop by 40 percent. And nursing homes start to mandate vaccines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Dec 2020 | Remedy bridges the “last mile” of virtual care delivery | 00:10:22 | |
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. This episode is a rerun and was initially published in May. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jan 2021 | Friday, January 8, 2021 | 00:07:47 | |
Dr. Fauci says the already bad COVID situation is going to get worse this month. A contract dispute leaves thousands of doctors out of network and surprise billing protections don’t start till next year. And healthcare jobs are returning slower for women than men. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Apr 2020 | Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 00:05:47 | |
President Trump cuts funding to the World Health Organization. Harvard researchers say some form of social distancing could continue for two more years. And insurer UnitedHealth Group beat earnings estimates in the first quarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Sep 2019 | Tuesday, September 17, 2019 | 00:06:27 | |
Congress is investigating the private equity firms behind the anti-surprise billing ads. Purdue Pharma is trying to get all of the state attorneys general who sued to accept the settlement. A medication for peanut allergies gets FDA support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Feb 2022 | Thursday, February 3, 2022 | 00:05:30 | |
President Biden revives his cancer moonshot plan to cut the death rate in half over the next 25 years. Anthem is staying the course on its partner not acquire strategy. And reaching the point where covid becomes endemic - is far from the end. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | 00:06:08 | |
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. | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 | Tuesday, April 20, 2021 | 00:05:57 | |
All adults are eligible for COVID vaccinations. The federal government rescinds the Medicaid waiver for Texas that covers uncompensated care. And insurers are launching virtual first primary care plans with low premiums. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 May 2020 | Monday, May 18, 2020 | 00:08:44 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Oct 2019 | Monday, October 21, 2019 | 00:07:24 | |
The long-expected opioid trial in Ohio starts Monday. Another state is putting Medicaid work requirements on hold. And a healthcare attorney explains what the proposed Stark Law changes mean for physicians and health systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jun 2021 | Thursday, June 10, 2021 | 00:06:43 | |
The heart rate, sleep and exercise data Apple devices capture can now be sent to your electronic health record. Hospitals start enforcing vaccine mandates and penalties for non compliance. And the pandemic has changed how we use the emergency department. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | Friday, April 2, 2021 | 00:06:22 | |
Pfizer says its covid vaccine is 100 percent effective in kids over 12. The federal incentives weren’t enough for Wyoming to expand Medicaid. And some shake-ups at Walmart Health lead to questions about its healthcare strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Jul 2020 | Thursday, July 23, 2020 | 00:06:48 | |
Despite halts on elective surgeries, HCA Healthcare posted $1.1 billion in second-quarter profits. Researchers try to figure out just how deadly the coronavirus is. And the government agrees to pay Pfizer nearly $2 billion dollars for a COVID-19 vaccine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | Wednesday, August 26, 2020 | 00:06:45 | |
At the Republican National Convention, speakers president praise for expanding telehealth and fast-tracking experimental COVID-19 treatments. Nursing homes, hospitals, and laboratories will need to start reporting metrics to Medicare or face fines. and Amwell gets a big investment from Google. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 May 2021 | Thursday, May 13, 2021 | 00:06:27 | |
Five lucky vaccinated Ohio adults stand to win a million dollars. A cyberattack is still crippling San Diego-based Scripps Health more than a week later. And as we approach the end of the public health emergency physicians, insurers and telehealth companies are pushing lawmakers to take permanent steps to expand telehealth flexibilities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Dec 2020 | COVID surge forces hospitals turn to travel nurses | 00:08:14 | |
As COVID patients flood hospitals in several parts of the country, hospitals turn to healthcare staffing firms to find critical care nurses. Buffy White, Group President of healthcare staffing firm Cross Country Healthcare discusses how volatile demand for healthcare workers, especially nurses has only exacerbated shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Jul 2021 | Friday, July 9, 2021 | 00:05:50 | |
Pfizer plans to seek approval for a COVID booster shot. 15 states have come to a settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma. And Biogen updates prescribing recommendations for its new Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Feb 2021 | Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | 00:06:53 | |
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. | |||
| 27 May 2020 | Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | 00:10:08 | |
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. | |||
| 02 Dec 2021 | Thursday, December 2, 2021 | 00:06:44 | |
A new ruling extends the pause on healthcare worker vaccine mandates nationwide. The first case of the omicron variant is found in California. And we recap the Supreme Court arguments in the case challenging whether Medicare can cut drug payments to some hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Nov 2020 | Thursday, November 12, 2020 | 00:06:35 | |
North Dakota allows COVID positive nurses without symptoms to continue to work because hospitals are at capacity. Despite clear evidence that mask-wearing and social distancing can prevent the spread of COVID, some Americans are still ignoring health guidance. And Eli Lilly's antibody treatment gets emergency approval. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | 00:05:57 | |
A health system dedicates a hospital to treating COVID-19 patients. The government expands telehealth coverage for seniors. And hospitals are concerned about ventilator shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Jun 2021 | Thursday, June 3, 2021 | 00:07:00 | |
As the debate around employers requiring workers to get the COVID-19 vaccination continues, another system announced a mandate. Greensboro, NC-based Cone Health and Norfolk, VA-based Sentara Healthcare call off merger plans. And Nevada legislators send a public option bill to the governor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Mar 2022 | Amid capacity challenges UMass Memorial Health turns to hospital at home | 00:12:10 | |
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Taki Michaelidis, Medical Director of the UMass Memorial Health Hospital at Home Program. The Worcester-based system has quickly scaled up its program, doubling capacity in just a few months. This episode was originally published in December 2021. hin Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Sep 2019 | Monday, September 9, 2019 | 00:05:57 | |
Optum is combining its data and care delivery businesses. The government is trying to a new approach to catch Medicare and Medicaid fraud before it happens. The infamous graphic showing the astronomical growth of administrators in healthcare is wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Nov 2020 | What’s at stake in the ACA case | 00:09:14 | |
Since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law a decade ago it has fundamentally reshaped the American healthcare system. The fate of the ACA is once again set to go before the Supreme Court on November 10. If the justices rule the law unconstitutional it could have far-reaching impacts on insurance coverage, consumer protections, hospital finances, and many other parts of our healthcare system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 18 Dec 2019 | Wednesday, December 18, 2019 | 00:05:53 | |
The first state to get federal permission to add Medicaid work requirements – ends them. The end of the year spending bill includes repeals of three Affordable Care Act taxes. And to deal with an organ transplant and donation shortages the government proposes new rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | 00:07:14 | |
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. | |||
| 21 Oct 2021 | Thursday, October 21, 2021 | 00:06:25 | |
Ahead of regulatory approval, the Biden Administration lays out plans to distribute COVID vaccine plans to young kids. The FDA kicked off the process of making hearing aids available over the counter. And more than 30,000 Kaiser Permanente employees authorized a strike. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Jan 2022 | Thursday, January 6, 2022 | 00:05:13 | |
Nursing home staff shortages are having cascading impacts on hospitals. Seattle-based Primary care company Vera Whole Health and San Francisco-based health navigation company Castlight Health announce plans to merge. And UnitedHealthcare confirms it’s not implementing a controversial ER coverage policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Dec 2020 | Friday, December 11, 2020 | 00:06:15 | |
An FDA advisory panel recommends the agency give emergency authorization to the Pfizer and BioNTech COVID vaccine. After a Series C funding round, Cityblock Health is now valued at more than $1 billion. And the Supreme Court upholds an Arkansas law regulating pharmacy middlemen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Jul 2020 | Thursday, July 16, 2020 | 00:08:48 | |
This rerun is part of our "best of" week featuring some of our favorite conversations over the last year. In her new book "Marching Toward Coverage", Rosemarie Day calls on women to engage more actively in the debate over universal coverage. Day helped lead Massachusetts’ health insurance reform under then-Governor Mitt Romney and is currently the CEO of healthcare consulting firm Day Health Strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Dec 2020 | Online clinicals leave nursing students feeling unprepared to enter the workforce | 00:06:24 | |
Hands-on clinical experience is a key part of training for nurses. But the pandemic has led many facilities to halt in-person clinical rotations to preserve medical supplies and ensure student and patient safety. Howard University nursing students say the lack of in-person training is leaving them feeling unprepared to enter the workforce. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Dec 2019 | Tuesday, December 17, 2019 | 00:06:01 | |
CMS extended the open enrollment period for those buying coverage on the federal marketplace. One study finds measures to stop surprise billing could save 40 billion dollars a year. And former NFL players are charged with a healthcare fraud scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jul 2021 | Wednesday, July 7, 2021 | 00:05:46 | |
The Delta variant fuels COVID surges in poorly vaccinated parts of the US. New rules prohibit most surprise medical bills when patients get care from out-of-network providers. And healthcare, much like other industries, is struggling to find workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Oct 2021 | Wednesday, October 20, 2021 | 00:06:07 | |
Where will healthcare workers who refuse to get vaccinated work after mandates are implemented? Despite warnings that ivermectin doesn’t help treat COVID, overseas generic drug makers are making big bucks off the medication. And UnitedHealthcare launches a virtual-first primary care plan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 | Health systems turn to telepsychiatry fill gaps in care | 00:13:44 | |
As the country struggles with a shortage of inpatient behavioral health beds and mental healthcare providers, health systems are increasingly turning to telepsychiatry to meet the need. Geoffrey Boyce, CEO of Array Behavioral Care, a 23-year-old telepsychiatry group, says that health systems are seeking more comprehensive behavioral health solutions across inpatient, virtual and home-based settings, but regulatory barriers are standing in the way of more widespread adoption. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Oct 2019 | Wednesday, October 23, 2019 | 00:07:47 | |
Health insurance premiums on the most common marketplace plans will be cheaper this enrollment cycle. A group of Republicans is out with a health care proposal – much of which we’ve seen before. And regulators are investigating state arrangements that help hospitals avoid federal antitrust scrutiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Aug 2020 | Friday, August 14, 2020 | 00:07:01 | |
Russia approves a COVID-19 vaccine before finishing clinical trials. Daily coronavirus deaths climb following outbreaks in the Sun Belt state. And telemedicine visits may have plateaued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 May 2021 | Friday, May 14, 2021 | 00:06:42 | |
The CDC now says fully vaccinated people don't need masks in most places. Missouri Governor withdraws plans to expand Medicaid. The COVID crisis inspired a ton of research but exposed flaws in the evidence pipeline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Feb 2022 | Wednesday, February 16, 2022 | 00:05:23 | |
Vaccine mandate deadlines hit for healthcare workers in half the country this week. Robert Califf is confirmed to lead the FDA. And as the demand for nurses remains high, so does investment in staffing firms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 24 Aug 2020 | Monday, August 24, 2020 | 00:21:02 | |
Gist Healthcare co-founders Chas Roades and Dr. Lisa Bielamowicz talk about how COVID-19 is accelerating consolidation, payer-provider integration and digital health innovation. They’ll also share their thoughts on how demand for healthcare is likely to change in the wake of the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Jun 2020 | Thursday, June 11, 2020 | 00:07:05 | |
COVID tests are going to cost insurers billions. "The genie is out of the bottle on telehealth", said a top Trump administration health official. And face masks may be one of the best tools we have to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 | Tuesday, January 25, 2022 | 00:05:38 | |
As US hospitals recruit nurses from overseas, the countries they leave behind struggle with shortages. Traditional Medicare beneficiaries are excluded from new at-home covid test coverage. And IBM sells its Watson Health assets to a private equity firm. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Mar 2021 | Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | 00:06:29 | |
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. | |||
| 04 Feb 2021 | Thursday, February 4, 2021 | 00:07:00 | |
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. | |||
| 14 Apr 2020 | Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | 00:06:38 | |
Two drugs the President has cited as promising treatments for coronavirus are showing disappointing and even some dangerous results. To reopen the country experts say we need a team of public health workers. And insurers have to cover antibody tests with no cost to patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Feb 2020 | Thursday, February 6, 2020 | 00:05:42 | |
A group of bipartisan health experts is out with a health care plan. The Supreme Court may again consider taking the case challenging the Affordable Care Act. And lawmakers want more control over the Innovation Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 May 2020 | Monday, May 11, 2020 | 00:07:55 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Nov 2019 | Tuesday, November 19, 2019 | 00:08:03 | |
Blue Cross plans are creating a nationwide network. A study finds medicines may be just as effective for some patients with stable heart disease as surgery to prevent heart attacks. And as part of our North Carolina series, we hear from Blue Cross Blue Shield about its plans to move to shared risk agreements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Nov 2019 | Monday, November 11, 2019 | 00:07:51 | |
The health industry lost an outstanding and visionary leader this weekend. Public health officials found a “very strong culprit” for what’s causing the mysterious vaping illnesses. And we hear from health system leaders who identified ways to eliminate waste in the US healthcare system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Oct 2019 | Thursday, October 10, 2019 | 00:06:25 | |
Hoping to incentivize more value-based care, the Trump administration has unveiled a long-awaited reform to anti-kickback rules for physicians. A once prominent insurer CEO has been found guilty of driving while impaired in North Carolina. Bernie Sanders says despite recent health issues, he’s in no rush to release his medical records. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 28 May 2021 | Friday, May 28, 2021 | 00:07:01 | |
Lowering the Medicare eligibility age to 60 is getting a surprising amount of support from centrist Democrats. Many employers are encouraging employees to get vaccinated but stopping short of mandates. And Colorado is offering to pay hospitals to close free-standing emergency rooms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | As the pandemic eases a physician leader reflects on lessons learned | 00:06:00 | |
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 for more information. | |||
| 13 Nov 2020 | Friday, November 13, 2020 | 00:07:28 | |
Some hospitals are voluntarily halting elective care to prepare for a surge of COVID patients. President-elect Biden picks former Ebola Czar Ron Klain to be his chief of staff. And though millions lost job-based coverage during the pandemic, there wasn't a corresponding increase in the uninsured rate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Mar 2021 | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | 00:06:35 | |
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. | |||
| 27 Oct 2020 | Tuesday, October 27, 2020 | 00:07:31 | |
Intermountain Healthcare and Sanford Health announced plans to merge. As COVID hospitalizations climb, some facilities don’t have enough healthcare workers. And Florida is trying to start a program to import drugs from Canada, but no companies want the job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 21 Aug 2020 | Friday, August 21, 2020 | 00:07:28 | |
The government is making more changes to the hospital data reporting system. Pharmacists are now able to vaccinate kids. And some healthcare workers still having trouble getting masks and other personal protective gear. Are you or your organization having trouble getting masks, face shields, or other PPE? We’d like to hear from you. Leave Gist Healthcare Daily a voicemail about your experience at 202-810-2843. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Tuesday, November 16, 2021 | 00:06:28 | |
Kaiser Permanente reached a deal with unions to avoid massive strikes. Medicare hasn’t even decided to cover an expensive new Alzheimer's drug yet, and it’s already driving premium increases. And finally, President Biden has chosen a nominee to lead the FDA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Mar 2021 | Thursday, March 11, 2021 | 00:07:36 | |
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. | |||
| 26 Jan 2021 | Tuesday, January 26, 2021 | 00:06:56 | |
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. | |||
| 08 Mar 2022 | Tuesday, March 8, 2022 | 00:05:17 | |
The American Medical Association criticizes Biden’s test-to-treat COVID program. Healthcare employment jumped in February, yet it’s still below pre-pandemic levels. And Civica announces plans to manufacture low-cost insulin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Feb 2022 | Friday, Feburary 25, 2022 | 00:05:36 | |
The justice department files suit to block UnitedHealth Group’s acquisition of Change Healthcare. Maternal mortality increased sharply during the first year of the pandemic. And a New Yorker piece highlights how the changing demographics of physicians are altering the American Medical Association's priorities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 02 Oct 2019 | Wednesday, October 2, 2019 | 00:06:32 | |
October brings new information on last year's healthcare programs. Accountable care organizations saved the government close to three-quarters of a billion dollars last year. More than 80 percent of hospitals are getting hit with readmissions penalties. Medicare Advantage plans are out just a few weeks ahead of open enrollment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 11 Aug 2021 | Wednesday, August 11, 2021 | 00:05:45 | |
As more companies mandate COVID vaccines, a law prevents hospitals from doing so in Montana. While ICUs fill up in Texas, the governor asks hospitals to postpone elective care. And with the infrastructure bill behind them, Democratic Senators move onto their $3.5 trillion budget resolution. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 20 Aug 2021 | Friday, August 20, 2021 | 00:06:05 | |
More companies are mandating COVID vaccines every day, but not all mandates are created equal. Just as patients were returning to hospitals the Delta wave hit. And Anthem strikes a partnership with senior-focused primary care company CareMax. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 May 2021 | How the 'shecession' is impacting female physicians | 00:08:15 | |
The pandemic is causing women to leave the workforce at higher rates than men, leading some to call this economic downturn the 'shecession'. Dr. Neelum Aggarwal, a cognitive neurologist at Rush University Medical Center and the Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at the American Medical Women's Association discusses how this pullback is impacting female physicians. This episode was originally published in January 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 22 Nov 2021 | Monday, November 22, 2021 | 00:05:29 | |
The CDC clears booster shots for all adults. The House passes the $1.75 trillion spending plan which includes several healthcare reforms. And physicians accuse a large Lasik eye surgery chain of pressure to boost volumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Oct 2020 | Thursday, October 15, 2020 | 00:06:18 | |
Harvard economists estimate the coronavirus will cost the US economy $16 trillion. Laboratories are having a hard time finding enough technologists. And seniors may not get those discount prescription cards President Trump promised, until after election day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 07 Jan 2022 | Friday, January 7, 2022 | 00:05:30 | |
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on vaccine mandates today. The American Medical Association blasts the CDC’s COVID isolation guidance. With the new year, pharmaceutical companies have raised list prices on drugs an average of 5 percent, according to industry reports. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 | Tuesday, February 8, 2022 | 00:06:00 | |
Kaiser Permanente secures a no-bid California Medicaid contract. Governors in the Northeast say school mask mandates will soon end. And direct to consumer health companies are sharing data with third-party sites. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Dec 2019 | Thursday, December 12, 2019 | 00:05:44 | |
A House vote on Pelosi's drug pricing bill is expected Thursday. Two of the president’s top health officials are headed to the White House to resolve an ongoing feud. And the Justice Department reportedly opens a probe into Google’s purchase of Fitbit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 30 Aug 2019 | Friday, August 30, 2019 | 00:05:55 | |
As the number of independent medical practices is shrinking, two companies in California are teaming up to try and help. Consolidation in the insurance industry continues with two Michigan insurers merging. With open enrollment six weeks away, Louisiana still hasn’t finalized Medicaid contracts because of an ongoing dispute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 17 Mar 2021 | Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | 00:07:11 | |
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. | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 | Wednesday, January 19, 2022 | 00:06:18 | |
Americans can now get free rapid covid tests sent right to their homes. Now that the Supreme Court has allowed the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers to proceed, hospitals have to reinstate requirements. And new research finds a link between the Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | 00:06:35 | |
The US is sharing millions of AstraZeneca vaccine doses with other countries. Private equity firms are rolling up veterinary practices in the United Kingdom. And Accolade announces plans to acquire telehealth company PlushCare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Mar 2020 | Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | 00:07:20 | |
Patients will be able to get their healthcare data and share it with apps thanks to new data-sharing rules. Hospitals are bracing for an influx of coronavirus patients. And specialists are feeling pressure to accept lower rates or go out-of-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2021 | The "land grab" is underway as healthcare companies jockey for market share | 00:16:40 | |
This fall payers like UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna all launched virtual first primary care plans this fall. In this March 2021 conversation, Gist Healthcare co-founders, Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz discuss how insurers are integrating their new care offerings to capture more of consumers' healthcare spend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 03 Apr 2020 | Friday, April 3, 2020 | 00:05:30 | |
Should negative COVID test results be trusted? As jobless claims top six million, the Trump administration decides not to reopen healthcare.gov. And public health officials are reconsidering whether everyone should now wear face masks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Dec 2021 | Monday, December 6, 2021 | 00:06:28 | |
President Biden will require private insurers to pay for at-home covid tests. CVS and Microsoft expand their partnership to digitize and personalize care. And a tale of two states that expanded Medicaid with dramatically different outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 25 Sep 2020 | Friday, September 25, 2020 | 00:06:25 | |
New York sets up its own COVID-19 vaccine safety review committee. Walmart is delivering COVID-19 tests with drones. And President Trump says he’s sending seniors discount cards for prescription drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 23 Sep 2019 | Monday, September 23, 2019 | 00:09:35 | |
Jury selection begins in an antitrust lawsuit against California-based Sutter Health. North Carolina’s Medicaid contracting process is being challenged. And for our special Weekly Gist feature, we have something on the nonhealthcare beat. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 14 Jan 2020 | Tuesday, January 14, 2020 | 00:08:00 | |
A new biotech company plans to make lower-cost branded drugs. Two of President Trump's healthcare initiatives are back in court. And retiring CEO of St. Luke's Health System Dr. David Pate says the way to reign in healthcare spending is to get rid of low-value care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 12 Nov 2021 | Reforming quality reporting by focusing on the metrics that matter | 00:13:42 | |
Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO and co-founder of Aledade, discusses how quality reporting for physicians has become time-intensive and no longer commensurate with incentives. He tells us the whole system is in need of “radical surgery”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 27 Aug 2019 | Tuesday, August 27, 2019 | 00:06:55 | |
An Oklahoma judge ruled Johnson & Johnson has to pay $572 million dollars for its part in fueling the opioid crisis. Doctors’ groups, including some backed by private equity firms, are pouring money into ads opposing surprise billing legislation. In addition to its public charge rule, the Trump administration sent states guidance about including a sponsor when considering an immigrant’s Medicaid eligibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 13 Apr 2021 | Tuesday, April 13, 2021 | 00:06:26 | |
The CDC declares racism is a serious public health threat. Pfizer asks the FDA to clear its COVID vaccine for kids 12 and older. And Microsoft is acquiring speech recognition company Nuance Communications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 04 Aug 2021 | Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 00:07:08 | |
A growing number of hospitals, companies, and even local governments announced more COVID vaccine requirements. Hospitals in the states with surging COVID cases are overwhelmed and can’t give adequate care. And CMS nixes a transparency requirement for hospitals and Medicare Advantage plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 08 Jun 2020 | Monday, June 8, 2020 | 00:09:19 | |
General Partner at venture capital platform LRV Health Keith Figlioli says he's watching to see which regulations are reinstated, such as restrictions on telehealth, which could have a big impact on virtual care innovations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 26 Feb 2020 | Wednesday, February 26, 2020 | 00:07:16 | |
Health officials warn it’s just a matter of time before coronavirus starts spreading in the US. And Democratic presidential candidates take the stage before Super Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 May 2020 | Friday, May 15, 2020 | 00:10:53 | |
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. | |||
| 10 Feb 2022 | Thursday, February 10, 2022 | 00:04:39 | |
CVS partners with Medable to expand clinical trial services. Digital health company Thirty Madison buys Nurx. And hospital CEOs say their top concern is labor shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 09 Sep 2021 | Thursday, September 9, 2021 | 00:06:14 | |
As kids go back into the classroom, COVID cases rise. The FDA is set to decide which e-cigarette products can stay on the market. And as state vaccine requirements for healthcare workers go into effect, there are concerns it could wrosen staffing shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Sep 2019 | Friday, September 6, 2019 | 00:05:55 | |
A federal judge approved a hospital sale of hundreds of residency spots. A contract dispute between an insurer and physician staffing company over reimbursement rates could impact 18 states. And people are turning to Groupon to afford CT scans and mammograms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 06 Oct 2021 | Wednesday, October 6, 2021 | 00:06:02 | |
Missouri’s Medicaid expansion goes into effect. A group of health systems launches Graphite Health, a healthcare app marketplace. And long-serving NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins steps down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 10 Jun 2020 | Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | 00:09:05 | |
Gist Healthcare's Director of Member Insight Michael Cuello talks about "triple-threat" counties, places with multiple types of "superspreader" facilities like nursing homes, correctional facilities, and meatpacking plants. Check out Gist's graphic about COVID-19 Outbreak Risk in Counties with "Superspreader Facilities" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 | Wednesday, December 15, 2021 | 00:06:26 | |
Employer health benefits costs rose faster this year than in any year since 2010. A record 19 rural hospitals closed in 2020, but more are joining forces with larger systems. And signs from Europe and Africa spell trouble for Omicron’s spread in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| 15 Nov 2019 | Friday, November 15, 2019 | 00:06:25 | |
The Google whistleblower says there are many unanswered questions about how the company would handle patient data. The World Health Organization is working on a generic version of insulin to lower the cost. And a new California law restricting dialysis reimbursement rates is leaving patients in a lurch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||