The Gist Healthcare Podcast Monday, June 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
A federal judge has deemed the abrupt cancellation of NIH research grants illegal, reinstating roughly 800 projects. Meanwhile, a study warns that proposed cuts to Medicaid could lead to 7.6 million people becoming uninsured and an alarming 16,000 preventable deaths. Additionally, a major cyberattack on a healthcare vendor has compromised the private health data of over five million individuals, raising serious concerns about data security in the health sector.
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Court Restores NIH Grants For Marginalized Research
- A federal judge found NIH grant cancellations were arbitrary, capricious, and likely discriminatory for research on marginalized groups.
- The ruling restores funding for about 800 projects but HHS may appeal, leaving research uncertainty.
Medicaid Cuts Could Cause Thousands Of Deaths
- Proposed House Medicaid cuts could leave at least 7.6 million people uninsured and nearly 2 million without their doctor.
- Researchers estimate a mid-range 16,000 otherwise preventable deaths if the bill is enacted, and the estimate may be conservative.
Medicaid's Scale Amplifies Policy Impact
- Medicaid covers over 70 million people, including 40% of children and 60% of nursing home residents, making cuts broadly consequential.
- The study focused on work requirements and avoided provider payment cuts, so harms could be larger if more provisions pass.