The Gist Healthcare Podcast

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed split after oral arguments in a case involving the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. The FTC said it will consider cybersecurity when evaluating potential mergers. And Walgreens announced a new $24-billion specialty pharmacy business. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule banning noncompetes nationwide. CMS issued a rule finalizing staffing minimums for nursing homes. And a recent Congressional Budget Office report digs into Medicare ACO cost savings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United-Health Group confirms it paid a ransom following the Change Healthcare cyberattack. CMS finalizes a Medicaid rule to improve access to home-based care and increase transparency. And a CDC report examines barriers patients face in getting mammograms. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMS proposes a first-of-its-kind initiative addressing greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals. A new study analyzes telehealth’s impact on quality of care and spending. And cancer-detecting blood tests are gaining momentum. 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 released a final rule on the 340B Drug Pricing Program administrative dispute resolution process. The federal government has created a healthcare anti-trust reporting portal for the public. And a major cancer institute has retracted several research studies. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trials show promising results that weight-loss drug Zepbound also helps with sleep apnea. Physician assistants get an initial win in a job title rebrand. And racial health disparities continue to be an issue in every state. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insurer Elevance Health partners with a private equity firm to launch a new primary care company. Telehealth startup Cerebral is under a federal order to limit its use of sharing sensitive customer health data. And Indiana joins a growing list of states with laws requiring advance notice of healthcare transactions. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hackers begin leaking Change Healthcare data as Congress prepares for hearings on the cyberattack. More prior authorization changes could be on the way. And CVS plans to open Oak Street Health clinics at its retail pharmacy stores. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quarter of adults dropped from Medicaid report now being uninsured. Drug shortages in the U.S. hit an all-time high. And a study questions fast-tracking federal approval of cancer drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medicare anticipates spending billions on a new Alzheimer drug. A new study examines the effects of medical debt relief. And gender and race disparities continue to impact heart transplant acceptance rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.