The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Another human bird flu case linked to dairy cows is reported in Michigan. Drugmakers win a court victory amid the legal battle over the 340-B Drug Pricing Program. And Los Angeles County launches a new plan for tackling medical debt. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senate Judiciary Committee accuses drugmakers of abusing the patent system, causing prescription drug prices to soar. Patients denied emergency care can now file complaints directly to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. And a new study reports that many Americans are quitting weight-loss drugs before their health benefits kick in. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An Health and Human Services agency announces a new cybersecurity protection program for hospitals. The Senate Finance Committee weighs in on Medicare physician payment reform. And UnitedHealth’s pharmacy benefit manager announces a new drug pricing model. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A federal transparency rule on direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising takes effect. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health announced it will offer compounded GLP-1 medications. And the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions ends its free COVID vaccine program for the under and uninsured this summer. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Justice Department starts the formal process to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The CDC warns about a possible resurgence of m-pox. And the number of hospital-at-home programs is increasing, even as the future of Medicare reimbursement remains uncertain. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FDA approves self-collection screening for HPV. Eli Lilly reports promising results for its weekly insulin drug. And the country’s only tribal-affiliated medical school graduates its first class of physicians. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network sign an agreement to merge. Preliminary data shows a drop in overdose deaths in 2023. Marking the first decline in years. And Novo Nordisk will test whether its weight-loss drugs can help people with alcohol-related liver disease. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A federal judge partially dismisses a lawsuit accusing a private equity firm of suppressing competition in the anesthesia market. New analyses of clinical trial results show Wegovy users kept weight off for years. And U.S. News and World Report puts out its first ambulatory surgery center ratings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ascension confirms its ongoing cyber event was a ransomware attack. CMS extends Medicaid unwinding waivers for states into 2025. And MultiPlan faces another lawsuit accusing it of colluding with insurers on provider reimbursement rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration is planning to issue cybersecurity standards for hospitals. The DOJ forms a new task force focused on anti-competitive behavior in healthcare. And a new survey shows most Americans want Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.