The Gist Healthcare Podcast
Gist Healthcare Daily
The Gist Healthcare Podcast from Kaufman Hall delivers the top healthcare business and policy news in under 10 minutes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Host J. Carlisle Larsen gives you the “gist” of what’s happening in healthcare across the country so you can start your day informed. Subscribe and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 4, 2019 • 5min
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Presidential candidate Bernie Sanders wants to make billions of dollars of medical debt disappear for Americans. Walmart is bringing everyday low prices to medical care. Insurers aren’t happy about a new type of Medicare Advantage audit estimated to save as much as $1 billion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2019 • 6min
Friday, August 30, 2019
As the number of independent medical practices is shrinking, two companies in California are teaming up to try and help. Consolidation in the insurance industry continues with two Michigan insurers merging. With open enrollment six weeks away, Louisiana still hasn’t finalized Medicaid contracts because of an ongoing dispute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 29, 2019 • 7min
Thursday, August 29, 2019
A favorite Bernie Sanders statistic about Americans going bankrupt because medical bills is not accurate. California lawmakers are targeting one hospital system with transparency legislation. And Medicare has been paying twice for some of the same drugs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2019 • 7min
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
In a new ad tied to his healthcare plan, Vice President Joe Biden, talks about his family's medical struggles. NBC reports the family who owns Purdue Pharma is offering a settlement to several opioid lawsuits. Medicare unveils a new online shopping tool ahead of open enrollment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2019 • 7min
Tuesday, August 27, 2019
An Oklahoma judge ruled Johnson & Johnson has to pay $572 million dollars for its part in fueling the opioid crisis. Doctors’ groups, including some backed by private equity firms, are pouring money into ads opposing surprise billing legislation. In addition to its public charge rule, the Trump administration sent states guidance about including a sponsor when considering an immigrant’s Medicaid eligibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 23, 2019 • 1min
Introducing Gist Healthcare Daily
Introducing Gist Healthcare Daily - the weekday health policy and business news podcast from Gist Healthcare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
