The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Healthcare and technology stakeholders pledge to make healthcare data sharing easier following a meeting at the White House. A federal judge blocks Arkansas’s strict pharmacy benefit manager law. And, Swiss drugmaker Roche weighs direct-to-consumer drug sales. Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly plans to fire the panel tasked with making preventive services recommendations. UnitedHealth Group slashes its 2025 outlook amid rising medical costs. And, pediatric flu deaths reach highest level outside of a pandemic season. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BayCare Health System in Florida was one of four systems nationwide to pilot a wellbeing program to combat burnout and stress among nursing staff, in partnership with the American Nurses Foundation. The program employs a monitoring and communication program first developed for high-stress jobs, like first responders and military roles.  Following the success of the pilot, the system announced this spring it would roll out the program at all 16 of its acute care hospitals.  On today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, host J. Carlisle Larsen is joined by Trish Shucoski, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive at BayCare. And BayCare's advanced nursing educator, Rocky Hauch, DNP, RN, PCCN.  You can listen to the first half of the conversation here.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new bill in the House would guarantee parity between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage reimbursements. Analysis from health insurer filings signals a spike in premiums for Affordable Care Act plans.  And, a national hospital operator is selling its outpatient lab services in a multimillion-dollar deal. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

States sue the Trump administration over an Affordable Care Act eligibility and enrollment rule.  Two large northeastern health systems explore a possible merger.  And, Humana sues the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services again over the drop in its Medicare Advantage star ratings.  Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Burnout and stress are prevalent among healthcare providers, including nursing staff. Burnout among nurses can lead to decreased productivity, increased errors, and higher rates of absenteeism. It can also be costly for hospitals and healthcare systems to replace nurses who decide to leave due to stress.   One system experimenting with novel ways to support its nursing staff is BayCare Health System in Tampa, Florida. It was one of four systems in the country chosen by the American Nurses Foundation to pilot a nurse wellbeing program that borrowed a stress program originally developed for high-stress roles, like those in the military.   On today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, host J. Carlisle Larsen is joined by Trish Shucoski, DNP, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, chief nurse executive at BayCare. And BayCare's advanced nursing educator, Rocky Hauch, DNP, RN, PCCN.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Republican Senator has introduced a new bill that would unwind some future Medicaid cuts. A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule that would have barred medical debt from credit reports. And, new research finds no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and increased risk of certain disorders. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Health and Human Services resumes layoffs following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Physicians could see a Medicare pay increase in a CMS proposed rule.  And, shareholders approve Walgreens go-private deal with a private equity company. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The healthcare industry will see roughly $1 trillion in federal spending cuts over the next decade now that H.R. 1—better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—has been signed into law. Michael McAuliff of Modern Healthcare joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to discuss how the proposed cuts to Medicaid evolved from a wish list item for policymakers to law, and how lawmakers have responded.   You can read Michael’s article about how providers and payers are preparing for those cuts here.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a planned meeting of the US Preventive Services Task Force. The number of measles cases hits a 30-year high after being eliminated in the United States. And, a Senate committee advanced President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.