The Gist Healthcare Podcast

President Trump says he’s taking hydroxychloroquine despite warnings from the FDA. AdventHealth says the 35,000 COVID-19 tests it ordered are unreliable.  Moderna reveals positive results from its phase 1 vaccine trial. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayo Clinic's Director of Business Integrity and Continuity Dr. Erich Heneke is responsible for planning for catastrophes like COVID-19, and managing the system’s supply chain. Heneke is working to secure precious COVID-19 equipment, while also procuring more traditional supplies as Mayo resumes elective care.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite having the all-clear from Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, to reopen some businesses are staying closed. Business owners told Gist they didn't feel it was safe to start interacting with customers.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many who lost jobs and health benefits will qualify for subsidies to buy a new health plan. Abbott Laboratories’ rapid COVID-19 diagnostic test could be missing as many as half of positive cases. And the latest stimulus package has another $100 billion in relief for providers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Fauci warns reopening the economy too early could have serious consequences. A new price transparency requirement is drawing ire from hospitals. And some hospitals want to be protected legally so patients can’t sue if they get coronavirus while in for a procedure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Atul Gawande is reportedly leaving his position as CEO of Haven. Studies are revealing how COVID-19 is affecting children. And the White House says it’s giving states funding to help ramp up testing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Founder of social determinants of health-focused investment firm Nightingale Partners and longtime managed care consultant John Gorman expects the pandemic to lead Medicare Advantage plans to offer more supplemental benefits to seniors.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump is still asking the Supreme Court to invalidate the Affordable Care Act. Many states are lifting lockdowns despite not meeting the federal criteria. And new research shows almost everyone who gets infected with COVID-19 develops antibodies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The pandemic is estimated to cost hospitals more than $200 billion. In a whistleblower complaint, a top federal scientist says he was dismissed for refusing to promote an unproven drug as a COVID-19 treatment. And with millions expected to sign up for Medicaid, states are making cuts.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House is considering disbanding the coronavirus task force even as cases and deaths are expected to rise. The administration steps up its oversight of antibody tests. And health systems are telling patients it’s safe to come back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.