The Gist Healthcare Podcast

October brings new information on last year's healthcare programs. Accountable care organizations saved the government close to three-quarters of a billion dollars last year. More than 80 percent of hospitals are getting hit with readmissions penalties. Medicare Advantage plans are out just a few weeks ahead of open enrollment.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Idaho wants to add work requirements to its Medicaid program. Some websites are advertising Trumpcare plans. Aledade CEO and co-founder Dr. Farzad Mostashari talks about the company's growth and why physicians are leaving hospital employment.     Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s been almost a decade since the biggest reform of the American healthcare system in recent times - the Affordable Care Act. The law started to change how we pay for healthcare with the goal of increasing the value of patient outcomes. On this special episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we talk to Dr. Farzad Mostashari about how the transition is going.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can now buy a bundle of groceries and health services at Sam’s Club. CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina resigned after details of a drunk driving incident surfaced. The Senate votes to delay cuts to hospitals that treat a lot of Medicaid patients.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Memphis hospital wipes out medical debt for thousands of patients. Kaiser Permanente employees call off a strike after reaching a tentative deal. Employers are spending as much on healthcare as an economy car.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon launches a virtual clinic for employees. A merger between two Blue Cross insurers is on hold after a DUI arrest. Indiana residents are suing to block Medicaid work requirements.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The new formula for disproportionate share payments was finalized Monday. Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders revealed his plan to forgive billions of dollars in medical debt. An antitrust expert breaks down some of the arguments in the Sutter Health antitrust case.    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jury selection begins in an antitrust lawsuit against California-based Sutter Health. North Carolina’s Medicaid contracting process is being challenged. And for our special Weekly Gist feature, we have something on the nonhealthcare beat.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi revealed her plan to lower prescription drug prices. Another Democratic presidential candidate has another version on Medicare for all who want it. A plea for beer money leads to tens of thousands in donations to a children’s hospital. All that and more coming up on Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a win for hospitals, it appears Congress will use a temporary funding measure to again delay cuts to a program that helps facilities who treat the sickest and poorest patients. Insurers and providers are pointing fingers about who’s to blame for rising healthcare costs. Bankers to go Walmart to check out the new health clinics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.