The Gist Healthcare Podcast

The FTC proposes a new rule that could slow healthcare deals. Georgia’s controversial Medicaid work requirements go into effect in just a few days. And, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will partner with Optum Washington. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The American Hospital Association resumes its opposition to site-neutral payments in a renewed push on Capitol Hill. Epic and Microsoft’s Nuance are partnering to bring more generative AI to EHRs. And, a new study finds that physician-owned hospitals commercial negotiated rates and cash prices are lower compared to other facilities. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United will acquire Amedisys, after the home health organization backs out of its earlier merger agreement with Option Care Health. British telehealth provider Babylon Health announces it will go private. And, a major drugmaker lobbying group sues over Medicare’s drug price negotiation plan. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, DO–CEO of Catholic Health on Long Island, New York–joins the podcast to talk more about his system’s growing partnership with Health Hospitality Partners. HHP works with health systems and third-party businesses to revitalize underused hospital spaces, like lobbies, gift shops, and more. Catholic Health recently opened a Root & Sprig restaurant at its St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in Roslyn, New York.You can hear JC’s conversation with HHP founder and CEO Dan Kodner here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, industry veteran Craig Samitt, MD, joins the podcast. His 30-year career has included leading Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Dean Health System. He shares more about his new role as CEO of Surround Care’s National Physician Enterprise and EVP at Navvis, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the healthcare industry.This episode first aired on March 27, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent survey from The Pew Research Center found that 60% of Americans are uncomfortable with healthcare providers relying on artificial intelligence to make diagnoses or recommend potential treatments.  On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Alec Tyson of Pew Research joins to talk more about what the survey reveals about public perception of AI in healthcare. This episode first aired on March 6, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission announced in January a proposed ban on non-compete clauses in employment agreements. NCAs are used broadly by employers, including those in the healthcare industry. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Stuart Vogelsmeier–Executive Vice President and Chair of the Healthcare and Business practices at St. Louis, MO-based law firm Lashly & Baer – joins the podcast to talk about how hospital systems, physicians, and other healthcare workers could be impacted if the ban goes into effect.This interview originally aired on February 27, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Dan Kodner–CEO and founder of Health Hospitality Partners–talks about how his company works with health systems to bring in third-party businesses to revitalize underused retail and dining spaces to improve the experience of patients, their families, and hospital staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Healthcare spending in the United States could exceed $7 trillion by 2031. The American Medical Association hammers out its priorities–including recommendations for the use of AI  in prior authorizations and a campaign to reform the Medicare payment rate–at its annual conference. And, New York becomes the latest state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. 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 offers additional aid to states during the Medicaid redetermination process. A new study finds that Medicare Advantage overpayments could exceed $75B this year. And, Walmart is partnering with Simple HealthKit to bring more at-home diagnostic tests to the market. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.