The Gist Healthcare Podcast

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.

Dr. Charles Dennis, Chief Medical Officer at the Carle Foundation discusses how engineers and medical professionals at the Urbana, IL-based health system are working together to develop medical equipment for COVID-19 patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump says as early as today states that meet requirements can start to reopen. There are now reports that COVID-19 affecting patients' kidneys. And the healthcare sector lost more than 40,000 jobs in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Hospitals say federal emergency aid isn’t being distributed based on need. Healthcare workers treating coronavirus in India are getting attacked. And a Blue Shield of California company acquires a large physician group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Politico's Dan Diamond discusses his recent reporting about how infighting and chaos within the Trump administration are impacting the coronavirus response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

According to a Gist Healthcare analysis, even primary care practices that moved most care online will still lose a lot of revenue. And Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow urges commercial payers to change the way they pay for care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government is reportedly seizing shipments of medical supplies from hospitals. Hospital care for uninsured patients could top $40 billion. And in Michigan, hospitals are struggling as staff are getting sick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Privia Health CEO Shawn Morris and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Keith Fernandez discuss how the national physician group is helping practices adapt care during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Primary care advocates are calling on commercial insurers to overhaul how they pay for care. Italy considers testing for COVID antibodies to determine who can go back to work. And hospitals are calling on insurers to follow Medicare’s lead and offer advanced payments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

Medicare offers advanced payments for hospitals and providers short on cash and expands telehealth coverage. Hospitals around the country furlough staff. And surgery centers are turned into hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief of Cardiology at the University of California San Francisco Dr. Jeff Olgin talks about a new COVID-19 mobile research study to track early symptoms, risk factors, and community transmission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Upfront Healthcare Carrie Kozlowski, talks about how the digital platform has been able to respond to the needs of the healthcare system during the pandemic and quickly disseminate trusted information to patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New York City Family Medicine Dr. Bertie Bregman is treating a lot of patients with COVID-19. He talks about how his practice has changed during the pandemic and what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Lefar with Strata Decision Technology discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact hospital margins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Nick Zenarosa, CEO and founder of Texas-based Integrative Emergency Services, discusses challenges for emergency medicine doctors dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO and co-founder of Aledade talks about how primary care practices are struggling during the pandemic as patients stay home and cancel appointments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A rapid COVID-19 test is developed that gives results in less than an hour. One doctor shares a method to use one ventilator for multiple patients. And South Korea’s tiered care approach frees up hospital space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mount Sinai Health System's Chief Product Officer David Kerwar talks about how the New York City-based system adapted its digital flu screening tool for COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The number of COVID-19 climbs in the United States as testing ramps up. Health systems are asking congress for $100 billion in emergency assistance. And more coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Asaf Bitton talks about the importance of social distancing and what Ariadne Labs is working on to help health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. And an update on the latest coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Chief Medical Officer of Zoom+Care Dr. Erik Vanderlip says the innovative urgent care chain is relying heavily on telemedicine during the coronavirus pandemic. And an update on the latest coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Julie Barnes, founder of Maverick Health Policy, says the new health information sharing rules are as transformative to the health care industry as ATM was to the banking industry. And an update on the latest coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Delays in coronavirus testing may be masking the true number of cases. Presidential candidates criticize the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic. And many health systems are working with tech companies to store patient data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The coronavirus is now officially a pandemic. President Trump announces new travel restrictions for Americans to try and slow the spread of the disease. And Medicare plans to cap insulin costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Diagnostic errors are the leading patient safety concern. The American Heart Association pulls aspirin displays. And public events are being canceled to slow the spread of coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.