The Gist Healthcare Podcast

In a highly-anticipated move, Amazon launches it’s pharmacy business. The American Medical Association recognizes racism as a public health threat. And Oregon’s governor calls on Congress to compromise on a coronavirus relief package now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One South Dakota nurse says some dying coronavirus patients are in such denial, that they are still refuting that COVID-19 exists. Some private practices and doctors so stressed by the pandemic are closing or retiring early. And Moderna reports it's vaccine candidate is more than 94 percent effective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Lane, CEO of healthcare software company Olive, discusses how the company uses artificial intelligence to automate repetitive processes for hospital systems. The technology has been deployed in more than 600 hospitals across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

Supreme Court justices heard the case challenging the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday. Based on lines of questioning from the nine justices during oral arguments, it doesn’t appear they are likely to strike down the entire healthcare law. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Preliminary results from Pfizer show its coronavirus vaccine candidate is more than 90 % effective. President-Elect Joe Biden names top doctors and scientists to a COVID-19 task force. And a look at the first healthcare actions he could take as president. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-Elect Joe Biden will name top scientists and health experts to a COVID-19 task force Monday. The coronavirus crisis is deepening as cases and hospitalizations climb nationwide. And on Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear a case challenging the Affordable Care Act. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some patients are now seeing COVID fees on their bills. According to a Bloomberg News analysis, counties with the most COVID-19 deaths per capita favored President Trump in the election. And the Department of Health and Human Services wants regulations to sunset every decade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Without decisive control of the Senate large-scale healthcare reform in the next two years seems unlikely. Hospitals are still reporting a tight supply of N95 masks, as daily COVID cases surpass 100,000. And across Europe, multiple countries reimpose lockdowns as cases soar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While votes are still being tallied in several swing states, results about healthcare-related ballot measures in California, Oklahoma, Oregon and the District of Columbia are in. And as cases and hospitalizations of COVID-19 continue to rise in several parts of the country, hospitals are struggling to find enough nurses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Election Day, Gist Healthcare co-founders Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz discuss how the outcomes could influence health policy for the next several years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

The FBI warns hospitals about ransomware attacks. As part of the Trump Administration’s price transparency efforts insurers will now have to share negotiated rates. And the government is requiring providers to list prices of COVID-19 diagnostic tests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts caution a COVID-19 vaccine may not be the pandemic panacea many are hoping for. Some European countries are worried about having enough nurses and doctors to treat rising numbers of COVID patients. And a study finds despite spending more time with patients female doctors are often paid less. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Now that Amy Coney Barrett is a Supreme Court Justice, how will she rule on healthcare cases? Two large physician networks in Texas are joining together to pursue more value-based care contracts. Even though health officials have said a COVID-19 vaccine will be free, the details still need to be ironed out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Walmart Health Centers are springing up outside of Atlanta, GA, and providing "everyday low prices" for comprehensive primary care. In Georgia, some local providers are surprisingly welcoming of the new offering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump and Vice President Biden squared off in the final 2020 presidential debate. Remdesivir receives full FDA approval. And pharmaceutical companies are using GPS, decoy trucks, and US marshals to protect a COVID-19 vaccine from thieves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Justice Department reached an $8 billion settlement with opioid maker Purdue Pharma. Cases are spreading so fast in North Dakota, the state is asking people to contact trace themselves. And Nebraska gets approval for a two-tiered Medicaid system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists in the United Kingdom plan to study the coronavirus by intentionally infecting people. Premiums for those buying coverage on Healthcare.gov will decrease an average of 2 percent And Asia has been able to keep COVID outbreaks under control while the West is still struggling. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With coronavirus cases increasing to levels not seen since the summer, the Trump administration's plans to contain the spread are unclear. Pfizer won’t be ready to seek emergency approval for a COVID-19 vaccine until mid-November. And early testing programs in New York City schools are showing low case numbers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gist Healthcare's Jennifer Stewart talks with Senior Governance Advisor and former CEO of Jacksonville, Florida based Baptist Health Hugh Greene. He shares insights and lessons learned from leading a health system board for almost two decades and opportunities for health system executives to further strengthen governance. Read more of Jennifer's insights on Gisthealthcare.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During Thursday night townhalls, presidential candidates talked about coronavirus response plans, but little about future healthcare reforms. A ProPublica investigation, details how the White House has exerted influence over the CDC throughout the pandemic. And Georgia has federal approval for a limited Medicaid expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Trials for a coronavirus treatment and vaccine were halted for safety concerns. Children are still delaying medical care, and Children's hospitals are hurting. With adults and kids delaying care, insurers are making healthy profits. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Democrats focused on healthcare during Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s first confirmation hearing for the Supreme Court. The NBA’s bubble is a coronavirus success story. And new data is showing K-12 schools may not be the superspreader environments some thought they could be. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the cost of job-based health insurance has increased over the past decade, many employers are continuing to shift those costs to employees. Centivo CEO Ashok Subramanian discusses how the recession caused by COVID is already pushing some companies to seek out new and lower-cost health insurance options. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Lefar, Executive Director of Strata Decision Technology, says health systems need to get used to the new normal of lower patient volumes. The company’s recent analysis of hospital data shows patients' behavior has changed, and hospitals can’t count on volumes returning to pre-pandemic levels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vice presidential candidates talked about two different coronavirus realities during the debate. Despite years of warnings, an AP and PBS Frontline investigation found the US didn’t take adequate steps to secure a domestic medical supply chain. And for the first time, two women win the Nobel Prize in chemistry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence are set to debate tonight in Utah. Insurance startup Clover Health is going public. And the FDA publishes stricter COVID vaccine approval guidelines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After four days in the hospital for COVID-19, President Trump returns to the White House. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledges that COVID can be spread through the air. And insurers are expanding Medicare Advantage offerings for the 2021 plan year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about states' power to regulate pharmacy middlemen. Leslie Walker with the health policy podcast Tradeoffs says a ruling could end up impacting states' ability to regulate healthcare. To listen to the full Tradeoffs episode, which goes into more detail about the case, go to Tradeoffs.org or download it wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospitals will now get the COVID treatment remdesivir from the drugmaker and distributor rather than the government. The stop-gap government funding measure relaxes Medicare loan repayment terms. And a Lousiana-based Ochsner Health is merging with another Louisiana hospital system. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal government is sending millions of COVID test to states. Insurers are reducing telehealth benefits. And we dig into the details of Biden’s healthcare proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We learned little about either presidential candidate's healthcare plans during the first debate. The world reaches a grim milestone, more than one million people have died from COVID-19. And as federal business aid runs out, many more could lose health insurance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A social media site has emerged as an unlikely hero in the fight against vaccine misinformation. Concerns grow over conflicts of interest at a panel overseeing vaccine safety. And some psychologists say that when it comes to the COVID-19 death toll, Americans have an empathy problem. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gist Healthcare co-founders Chas Roades and Dr. Lisa Bielamowicz discuss how health systems and providers are building on telehealth gains made during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Inside hospitals, there’s a debate about whether the coronavirus is airborne. The head of the FDA says science will dictate any COVID-19 vaccine approval. And Indiana opens restaurants, bars, and allows sporting events to resume. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The House passed a bill that would keep the government funded and relax medicare loan repayment terms. The CDC walks back guidance saying the coronavirus is airborne. Nurses at an HCA Healthcare hospital North Carolina vote to unionize. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s death leaves the fate of the Affordable Care Act uncertain. Black physicians create a panel to review a COVID vaccine. And advances in ICU care are helping COVID patients survive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Rushika Fernandopulle, co-founder and CEO of the value-based primary care organization Iora Health discusses how COVID led practices to reorganize around the patient, instead of the physical office. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the West Coast, the smoke is everywhere, even inside hospitals. COVID affects men and women differently but yet few studies breaking down outcomes by sex. And Cigna has become much more than a payer, and it’s rebranding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The head of the CDC says politics are not compromising scientific reports. More research reveals troubling racial disparities in COVID outcomes. And Medicare Advantage is revamping how it calculates payments for enrollees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new Wall Street Journal report sheds light on hospital-acquired COVID infections. Apple unveils its new watch that can read blood oxygen levels. And the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services pulls back a controversial Medicaid financing rule. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lawmakers are investigating allegations that political appointees interfered with CDC reports. The head of a large vaccine manufacturer warns that it will be years before there’s enough for everyone to get inoculated. And the president signs another executive order to try and lower drug prices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have data at our fingertips to figure out the best restaurant or when our takeout will be delivered, but as Dr. Daniel Stein says we don’t have nearly as much information about where to get surgery. Stein founded Embold Health to fix that and he discusses how the company uses data to help big companies send their employees to the best local providers. To take the 5 question podcast survey go to GistHealthcare.com/survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senate failed to pass a fifth coronavirus relief package. Some hospitals and nursing homes are under fire for not isolating COVID patients. And hard hit by the pandemic, physician staffing firm Mednax is selling its radiology practice. To take the anonymous Gist Healthcare Daily podcast survey go to Gisthealthcare.com/survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many in America’s largest cities haven’t been able to get healthcare during the pandemic. The fight between hospitals and drugmakers over discounts is heating up. And AstraZeneca had to stop it’s COVID-19 vaccine trial while it investigates an adverse outcome. To take take the podcast survey go to Gisthealthcare.com/survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.