The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Walmart Health announces that it’s expanding into two new states and will nearly double in size. FDA advisors recommend two new RSV vaccines for seniors. And, a new study found that most primary care telehealth visits did not require an in-person follow-up. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Drug manufacturer Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices after public and political backlash. Insurtech Bright Health tells investors it needs to raise $300 million to stay afloat. And, greater numbers of younger people are being diagnosed with advanced cases of colorectal cancers, according to a new study. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medicare Advantage patients account for fewer avoidable hospitalizations. Medical claims are increasing in complexity, according to a new report. And, Wall Street is betting big on psychedelic drugs. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drug Enforcement Administration seeks to limit what kinds of drugs can be prescribed during telehealth visits after the PHE ends. An Affordable Care Act provision that effectively bans expanding or establishing new physician-owned hospitals is getting more attention from regulators and  lawmakers. And there’s a new, combination at-home testing option for both COVID-19 and the flu. 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 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humana announces it will leave the employer insurance market. The merger between Trinity Health’s MercyOne and Genesis Health System is expected to close next week. And, the popularity of prescription drugs that can be used off-label for weight loss–like Ozempic–is causing a shortage for people with type 2 diabetes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon finalizes its purchase of primary care provider One Medical. Medicare Advantage grew last year but at a slightly slower rate than in previous years. And, a new survey examines the surge hospitals saw in 2022 payroll spending. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 60% of Medicaid beneficiaries are unaware that state redeterminations are on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Justice has withdrawn three antitrust policies related to the healthcare industry. And, according to new research, we have not seen an uptick in the number of cancer cases as Americans postponed screenings due to COVID--at least not yet. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A proposed merger between SUNY Upstate Medical School and Crouse Health System in Syracuse, New York has been called off. UnitedHealth is close to finalizing its acquisition of home care company LHC Group. And, Senate lawmakers raise the alarm over a potential healthcare worker shortage at a recent committee hearing. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new national survey from strategic healthcare communications consulting firm Jarrard Inc. examines how the public currently perceives hospitals and their business practices. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Executive Chairman David Jarrard joins to discuss the results of the survey and what action steps hospitals should be considering.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.