The Gist Healthcare Podcast Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Jul 2, 2025
The Senate has approved a controversial bill that slashes Medicaid funding by $940 billion, stirring reactions from health advocates. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court has reinforced the Affordable Care Act's preventive services mandate in a significant ruling. In industry news, Novo Nordisk has teamed up with Weight Watchers to promote its weight loss drug, Wegovy. Plus, UPS is expanding its healthcare logistics by acquiring Andlauer Healthcare Group, signaling a strategic shift in their operations.
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Massive Medicaid Cuts In Reconciliation Bill
- The Senate passed a reconciliation bill that finances tax cuts and border and defense spending by cutting federal health care funding.
- The bill would slash about $940 billion from Medicaid over ten years, per the CBO.
Narrow Vote And Strong Pushback
- The vote was narrowly split 51-50 with the vice president breaking the tie and three Republicans opposing.
- The bill now moves to the House after intense pushback from healthcare groups urging rejection.
Court Preserves Free Preventive Services
- The Supreme Court upheld the ACA preventive services mandate in Kennedy v. Bravedwood Management by a 6-3 decision.
- The Court found Task Force members are supervised by HHS, preserving free preventive services like vaccines and PrEP.