The Gist Healthcare Podcast

A new long term study finds that men with low to intermediate risk from prostate cancer can afford to delay some treatments. A new report finds that the rate of SIDS increased for Black babies in 2020. And, early-career physicians employed by UK’s National Health Service went on strike this week. 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 fine the drug manufacturers of 27 medicines for sharp price increases. The FDA approves Pfizer’s bivalent COVID booster for children as young as six months. And, the FDA says that Paxlovid is not responsible for rebound infections of COVID-19 ahead of an advisory committee meeting. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Novo Nordisk announces it will cut the cost of its insulin up to 75 percent. The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will cover the experimental Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi for veterans in the early stages of the disease. And, the Department of Justice sues pharmacy chain Rite Aid for its role in the opioid epidemic. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A failed bank utilized by tech companies and venture capitalists may have an impact on digital health startups. Policy experts warn that covering popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy could put a financial strain on Medicare. And, a new report finds that 15% of US adults are past-due on medical bills. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prescription drugs meant to treat chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity have caught the public’s attention for one of their side effects: weight loss. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the first part of a two-part conversation about GLP-1 drugs, from an overview of how they work to how they are being incorporated into patient care. Veronica Johnson, MD of Northwestern University joins the podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California pulls its multi-million contract with Walgreens over the company’s recent abortion pill decision. Lobbying group PhRMA and community health centers unite in calls for reforms to the 340B program. And, the manufacturer of a treatment to prevent preterm births pulls its drug from the market following scrutiny. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WeightWatchers moves into the Ozempic market with its acquisition of telehealth company Sequence. Best Buy partners with Atrium Health to provide in-home hospital services. And, Walgreens-backed VillageMD acquires a large Connecticut-based physician group. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, discusses the impact of ransomware attacks on healthcare systems, highlighting the need for cybersecurity measures. Topics include vulnerabilities in hospital systems, financial implications of cyber attacks, and the role of CEOs in mitigating cybersecurity risks. Strategies for improving hospital cybersecurity are also explored.

Walgreens won’t sell abortion pills in states where Republican Attorneys General object. UnityPoint Health and Presbyterian Healthcare Services have announced their intent to merge in a multi-billion dollar deal. And, a new survey finds that physicians are nearly twice as likely as the general population to attempt suicide. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 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.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.