The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Moderna reports positive results from its COVID-flu combined vaccine late-stage trial. A new Florida law allows doctors to perform c-sections outside of hospitals. And the American Cancer Society aims to enroll 100,000 Black women in an ambitious new cancer study.  That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kroger Health expands its weight-management program to include GLP-1 treatments. Cases of whooping cough more than double in the U.S. And new research links 200-plus symptoms to long COVID. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health sign an agreement to merge. A judge rejects an FTC request to block Novant Health’s acquisition of two CHS hospitals. And a group of Senators introduce legislation to overturn the nursing home staffing mandate. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An FDA advisory panel recommended against using ecstasy as a treatment for PTSD. A Congressional subcommittee weighs reforming the 340B Drug Pricing Program. And a new study reports that drug shortages are more frequent and last longer. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SCAN Health Plan wins its Medicare Advantage star ratings lawsuit against CMS. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center acquires Washington Health System. And a new study highlights racial and ethnic disparities within Medicaid renewal procedural issues. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HHS clarifies that Change Healthcare is responsible for data breach notifications – not individual providers. Structure Therapeutics reports that its oral GLP-1 drug led to weight loss in two small studies. And the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine for adults over 60. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novartis sues to block a Maryland law concerning contract pharmacies and the 340B drug pricing program. Hospitals find fault with CMS’ proposed Transforming Episode Accountability Model. And a new study examines the impact of cyberattacks on nearby unattacked hospitals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dollar General and Doc-Go halt their mobile health clinic program. The American Clinical Laboratory Association sues over the FDA’s final rule regulating laboratory-developed tests. And a new report says NIH-funded clinical trials often don't meet their racial & gender diversity enrollment goals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital groups join a multi-sector plea to the FTC to delay a new ban on noncompetes. A new study ties weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduced risk for alcohol use disorder. And drugmaker Eli Lilly says it will spend billions of dollars to expand its GLP-1 production capacity. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recent congressional hearings zero in on healthcare consolidation. Nursing home trade groups sue over the Biden Administration’s new staffing mandate. And a new CDC analysis shows that stroke rates have been on the rise. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novo Nordisk reports that its GLP-1 drug Ozempic could help treat kidney disease. An advisory panel recommends the FDA approve Guardant Health’s colon cancer blood test. And Louisiana lawmakers vote to reclassify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another human bird flu case linked to dairy cows is reported in Michigan. Drugmakers win a court victory amid the legal battle over the 340-B Drug Pricing Program. And Los Angeles County launches a new plan for tackling medical debt. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senate Judiciary Committee accuses drugmakers of abusing the patent system, causing prescription drug prices to soar. Patients denied emergency care can now file complaints directly to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. And a new study reports that many Americans are quitting weight-loss drugs before their health benefits kick in. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Health and Human Services agency announces a new cybersecurity protection program for hospitals. The Senate Finance Committee weighs in on Medicare physician payment reform. And UnitedHealth’s pharmacy benefit manager announces a new drug pricing model. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A federal transparency rule on direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising takes effect. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health announced it will offer compounded GLP-1 medications. And the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions ends its free COVID vaccine program for the under and uninsured this summer. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Justice Department starts the formal process to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The CDC warns about a possible resurgence of m-pox. And the number of hospital-at-home programs is increasing, even as the future of Medicare reimbursement remains uncertain. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FDA approves self-collection screening for HPV. Eli Lilly reports promising results for its weekly insulin drug. And the country’s only tribal-affiliated medical school graduates its first class of physicians. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network sign an agreement to merge. Preliminary data shows a drop in overdose deaths in 2023. Marking the first decline in years. And Novo Nordisk will test whether its weight-loss drugs can help people with alcohol-related liver disease. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A federal judge partially dismisses a lawsuit accusing a private equity firm of suppressing competition in the anesthesia market. New analyses of clinical trial results show Wegovy users kept weight off for years. And U.S. News and World Report puts out its first ambulatory surgery center ratings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ascension confirms its ongoing cyber event was a ransomware attack. CMS extends Medicaid unwinding waivers for states into 2025. And MultiPlan faces another lawsuit accusing it of colluding with insurers on provider reimbursement rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration is planning to issue cybersecurity standards for hospitals. The DOJ forms a new task force focused on anti-competitive behavior in healthcare. And a new survey shows most Americans want Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nonprofit health system Ascension reports a cyber incident. A U.S. House committee advances a bill extending telehealth and hospital-at-home care. And CMS proposes a new mandatory model for kidney transplants. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steward Health Care puts its hospitals up for sale after its bankruptcy filing. The human risk for bird flu remains low in the US. But 2 human infections raise questions about pandemic readiness. And the Biden Administration faces a lawsuit over a rule barring gender identity discrimination in healthcare. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walgreens will partner with a major drugmaker on a GLP-1 clinical trial. Oregon is helping Medicaid patients prepare for the health impacts of climate change. And new long-acting HIV therapies could change prevention and treatment. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital operator Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An effort to expand Medicaid in Mississippi collapses. And MultiPlan faces mounting legal troubles and potential federal scrutiny over allegations of health care price fixing. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HHS expands access to the ACA health insurance market to Dreamers lacking coverage. Pregnancy-related deaths are on the decline. But some physicians still have concerns. And data shows that community health centers are taking a hit from the Medicaid redetermination process. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HHS Office for Civil Rights updates a disability rights rule. UnitedHealthcare and Walmart are ending their shared Medicare Advantage plan. And a federal judge rules against drugmakers in their Medicare drug price negotiation challenge. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UnitedHealth Group’s CEO testifies before Congress about the Change Healthcare cyberattack. An expert panel issues new recommendations for breast cancer screenings. And a federal judge rules that state health plans must cover gender-affirming care. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart is closing all of its health centers... as well as its virtual care platform. The Food and Drug Administration moves to regulate laboratory developed tests. And hospitals no longer have to report COVID-19 data to the federal government. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House puts a menthol cigarette ban on the back burner. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues a final rule strengthening the Affordable Care Act’s sex discrimination protections. And the Federal Trade Commission restricts digital health apps’ sharing of personal data. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Senate committee is investigating the cost of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Kaiser Permanente reports a data breach that impacts more than 13 million people. And a new study examines why nurses are calling it quits on healthcare jobs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed split after oral arguments in a case involving the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. The FTC said it will consider cybersecurity when evaluating potential mergers. And Walgreens announced a new $24-billion specialty pharmacy business. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule banning noncompetes nationwide. CMS issued a rule finalizing staffing minimums for nursing homes. And a recent Congressional Budget Office report digs into Medicare ACO cost savings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United-Health Group confirms it paid a ransom following the Change Healthcare cyberattack. CMS finalizes a Medicaid rule to improve access to home-based care and increase transparency. And a CDC report examines barriers patients face in getting mammograms. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMS proposes a first-of-its-kind initiative addressing greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals. A new study analyzes telehealth’s impact on quality of care and spending. And cancer-detecting blood tests are gaining momentum. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration released a final rule on the 340B Drug Pricing Program administrative dispute resolution process. The federal government has created a healthcare anti-trust reporting portal for the public. And a major cancer institute has retracted several research studies. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trials show promising results that weight-loss drug Zepbound also helps with sleep apnea. Physician assistants get an initial win in a job title rebrand. And racial health disparities continue to be an issue in every state. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insurer Elevance Health partners with a private equity firm to launch a new primary care company. Telehealth startup Cerebral is under a federal order to limit its use of sharing sensitive customer health data. And Indiana joins a growing list of states with laws requiring advance notice of healthcare transactions. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hackers begin leaking Change Healthcare data as Congress prepares for hearings on the cyberattack. More prior authorization changes could be on the way. And CVS plans to open Oak Street Health clinics at its retail pharmacy stores. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quarter of adults dropped from Medicaid report now being uninsured. Drug shortages in the U.S. hit an all-time high. And a study questions fast-tracking federal approval of cancer drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medicare anticipates spending billions on a new Alzheimer drug. A new study examines the effects of medical debt relief. And gender and race disparities continue to impact heart transplant acceptance rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMS proposes a modest increase to inpatient payments for fiscal year 2025. Walgreens-backed VillageMD has a new president. And cancer cases are on the rise among young people. But why? That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Physicians report significant financial impacts from the Change Healthcare cyberattack. A new trail challenges whether beta blockers help all heart attack patients. And the FDA comes under scrutiny for its clinical research oversight protocols. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration has issued a final rule further regulating Medicare Advantage marketers. The U.S. Senate is escalating its probe into the effects of private equity investments in healthcare. And Change Healthcare is looking to consolidate the lawsuits it's facing over its handling of February’s cyberattack. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In March 2023, employee healthcare navigation company Transcarent announced it would acquire AI-powered primary care startup 98point6’s virtual care platform and care business. On today’s encore episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of host J. Carlisle Larsen’s conversation with Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman about that acquisition and how it fits into his company’s long-term goals. They also discuss Tullman’s thoughts on the future of employer-sponsored healthcare.  This conversation originally aired on December 4, 2023  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Employee healthcare navigation company Transcarent announced in September 2023 that it had partnered with an inaugural group of 10 large health systems to create what it calls a national, independent “provider ecosystem” in order to provide higher-quality care to the covered beneficiaries of its more than 300 employer clients. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we revisit host J. Carlisle Larsen’s conversation with Transcarent CEO Glen Tullman where they discussed the health system partnerships and the company’s direct contracting model. This conversation first aired on November 27, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration establishes ACA adequacy standards and aligns annual open enrollment periods for state-based exchanges. Walmart Health is reportedly slowing down its 2024 health center expansion plan. And, telehealth providers call on the Drug Enforcement Administration to release a final rule on the virtual prescribing of controlled substances.  That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kaiser Permanente’s Risant Health finalizes its acquisition of Pennsylvania-based health system Geisinger. Intermountain-owned Saltzer Health shuts down operations and sells clinics. And, the Biden Administration finalizes its Medicare Advantage pay rate for 2025. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government implemented a rule that prevented states from removing people from Medicaid. But following the end of the public health emergency at the end of March 2023, states began the eligibility redetermination process. Since then, more than 19 million people have lost their Medicaid or CHIP coverage.  Jennifer Wagner, Director of Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, joins the podcast to talk more about what we’ve seen over the last year and what it could mean for future Medicaid policies.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration streamlines the renewal and enrollment process for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries. Walgreens will close more VillageMD clinics in the coming weeks, as it reports a nearly 6-billion dollar net loss in its second fiscal quarter. And, capping the cost of insulin lowered consumers’ out of pocket expenses but didn’t result in greater access to the drug, according to a new study. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.