The Gist Healthcare Podcast

The newly established, so-called Department of Government Efficiency is reportedly freezing healthcare grants. Eli Lilly sues telehealth companies over compounded versions of its popular weight loss drug. And, Walgreens settles a case from the federal government in the ongoing opioid crisis. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case challenging a core part of the Affordable Care Act. Arkansas implements a first-in-the-nation law banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies. And, Eli Lilly announces a new oral GLP-1 drug that was successful in lowering blood sugar and weight loss. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A leaked document shows the extent of proposed cuts coming to the Department of Health and Human Services. UnitedHealth Group had its worst day on the market in decade after it announced disappointing first quarter results. And, Cone Health has purchased Novant Health's ownership interest in their joint Medicare Advantage business. We get 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.

Medicare proposes a 2.4% pay increase for inpatient hospitals next year. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will end some federal Medicaid spending for state programs. And, the ongoing merger between UnitedHealth Group and home health company Amedisys heads to mediation with the Department of Justice. 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.

A federal watchdog advises the Department of Health and Human Services to create a plan to deal with drug shortages. A new survey finds broad political support for Medicaid among voters. And a federal judge permanently bars the National Institutes of Health from imposing caps on indirect research costs. Those stories coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress has passed a budget blueprint that could mean big federal spending cuts for healthcare. President Trump says big tariffs are coming for foreign made pharmaceuticals. And, Idaho becomes the first state in the country to ban vaccine mandates in businesses and schools. We’ll get 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.

A second child has died of a measles-related medical complication in Texas, as the number of cases continues to grow nationwide. The Trump Administration reverses a Biden-era proposal that would have allowed Medicare to cover blockbuster GLP-1 drugs for weight loss.  And, a federal judge temporarily blocks $11 billion in public health funding cuts to states. We’ll get 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.

Cybersecurity remains a top concern for many healthcare organizations as attacks continue to increase. On today’s Monday episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, we hear the second part of host J. Carlisle Larsen’s conversation with Christian Dameff, MD, emergency physician and Co-Director of the University of California-San Diego’s Center for Healthcare Cybersecurity, about takeaways from last year’s cyberattack on the Change Healthcare clearinghouse and how proposed federal legislation regarding healthcare cybersecurity could impact hospitals, especially in rural areas.   You can listen to the first half of the conversation here.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission has paused its suit against the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefit managers. States sue the Trump Administration after it abruptly cuts $11 billion in funding for public health initiatives.  And, Eli Lilly says it is not affiliated with Hims & Hers after the telehealth company announces it will sell the drugmaker’s popular weight loss drug Zepbound. We’ll get 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.

Layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services begin. The Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official resigns, causing share prices of biotech companies to falter. And, Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoride in drinking water. We’ll get 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.