The Gist Healthcare Podcast

There are significant disparities along racial lines in the orthopedic speciality field. Black patients are 30% less likely to undergo total hip and knee replacements compared to white patients, even though rates of arthritis remain close to the same between the two groups. And those racial disparities extend to the field of orthopedic surgeons with fewer than 2% of Black orthopedic physicians practicing in the United States. On today's episode, we revisit JC’s November conversation with Alonzo Sexton, MD--co-founder and CEO of ATL Orthopedics. They talk more about his private practice and how it makes orthopedic care more accessible to an underserved community. This episode previously ran on November 28, 022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A series of competing legal rulings over the FDA’s authorization of a drug used in medication abortions will likely head to the Supreme Court. The Biden Administration proposes extending ACA and Medicaid benefits to immigrants brought into the U.S. illegally as children. And, a new study finds that people with long-COVID report greater struggles with accessing and affording healthcare compared to those without longer-term symptoms. 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 issues a proposed rule that would ban HIPAA-covered entities from sharing patient information that could be used to investigate abortions. The founders of Outcome Health have been found guilty in a federal fraud case. And, healthcare added 34,000 jobs last month. 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 will invest 5-billion dollars in the development of the next generation of coronavirus vaccines. CMS proposes a 2-point-8-percent pay bump for hospitals in 2024. And, two Wisconsin health systems announce their plan to merge. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two contradictory federal court rulings on the legality of a pill used in medication abortions creates more uncertainty for abortion access in the United States and the FDA’s authority. Prescription digital therapeutics company Pear Therapeutics files for bankruptcy. And, UnitedHealth Group has acquired large New York-based physician group Crystal Run Healthcare. 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, Kaufman Hall co-founder and Chair Ken Kaufman joins the podcast to discuss his recent blog that examines Ford Motor Company’s decision to stop producing internal-combustion sedans, and talk about whether there are parallels for health system leaders to ponder about whether their traditional strategies are beginning to age out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued its final 2024 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. The Food and Drug Administration seeks more clarity from drug manufacturers amid drug shortages. And, a second state places health insurer Friday Health Plans under supervision. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FTC orders gene-sequencing company Illumina to divest cancer-test developer Grail. The hospital industry pushes back against likely nursing home staff mandates in an upcoming CMS proposed rule. And, Mark Cuban’s prescription drug company will sell brand-name diabetes drugs for the first time. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sanford Health and Fairview Health postpone their merger until late summer at the earliest. Three directors of primary care company Cano Health resign and call for the removal of its CEO. And, Medicare’s so-called “go-broke” date has been pushed to 2031. 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 releases its final pay rate for 2024 Medicare Advantage plans. The University of Michigan and Sparrow Health complete their $7 billion merger. And, states can now begin the Medicaid redetermination process. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.