The Gist Healthcare Podcast Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Sep 24, 2025
The discussion highlights a controversial claim linking prenatal Tylenol use to autism and ADHD, sparking debate among medical professionals. We also dive into Omnicare's recent bankruptcy filing, revealing the financial repercussions of a False Claims Act verdict. In Texas, VillageMD's sale of clinics raises questions about healthcare access amid Walgreens' ownership changes. Lastly, a teaser hints at an upcoming report on urban hospital closures and their connection to rising costs and aging facilities.
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Controversial Pregnancy Guidance On Acetaminophen
- The Trump administration urged limiting acetaminophen in pregnancy, citing possible links to autism and ADHD despite mixed study results.
- Medical groups and the drug maker warned the guidance could confuse patients and risk withholding needed treatment.
FDA Emphasizes Relative Safety And Calls For Research
- FDA noted acetaminophen remains the safest analgesic alternative in pregnancy compared with aspirin or ibuprofen, which have known fetal risks.
- The administration also highlighted a proposed autism treatment, but psychiatric groups urged far more research.
Omnicare Files Chapter 11 To Manage Liabilities
- Omnicare filed Chapter 11 after a court ordered nearly $949 million for alleged false claims tied to unnecessary long-term care prescriptions.
- The bankruptcy aims to keep operations running and resolve liabilities while the company secures debtor-in-possession financing.