The Gist Healthcare Podcast

One in three Americans had a mental illness or substance use disorder in 2021, according to a new survey. OSHA is expected to release its final COVID-19 safety guidelines for healthcare workers this month. And, New York is one of the latest states to require co-prescribed naloxone for some patients using opioids. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An FDA rule change would allow retail pharmacies to provide prescription abortion pills. Some states that banned abortions are now weighing Medicaid expansion for new mothers. And, the Department of Health and Human Services has issued a proposed rule that changes how the healthcare sector handles conscience and religious objections. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new Omicron variant is quickly spreading through the United States. A new Congressional report finds irregularities with the FDA’s accelerated approval for the Alzheimer’s drug Adulhelm. And, medical bill disputes between payers and providers are overwhelming the resolution system set up following the No Surprises Act. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress’ year-end spending bill has been finalized and includes changes to the FDA’s accelerated approval process. A new study finds high-intensity billing in emergency departments is increasing but it’s not just due to upcoding. And, the Biden Administration will release flu medicine from the national stockpile as the rate of infections increases. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Joint Commission is eliminating some of its quality standards as it seeks to streamline hospital safety and quality goals. The Biden Administration will publish ownership data for all hospitals that participate in Medicare.  And, parents in the U-S are struggling to find pediatric beds for kids sick with RSV or the flu. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congress reportedly has reached a deal that would ease cuts to Medicare physician payments in 2023. Payers will need to provide an online-based price comparison tool as part of a the latest CMS requirements going into effect on January 1st. And, online pharmacy Truepill could be in trouble with the DEA over allegations that it unlawfully dispensed stimulants for ADHD. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is including health equity measures in new value-based payment contracts. The Biden Administration seeks to extend opioid treatment flexibilities put in place through the COVID-19 public health emergency.  And new data shows that overall U.S. healthcare spending slowed in 2021 as federal COVID funding subsided.  That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two west coast nonprofit managed care insurers announced merger plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has struck new full-risk Medicare Advantage contracts with six large physician groups. And, a new study finds that emergency department physicians misdiagnose serious conditions when patients exhibit unusual symptoms. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The CDC says long COVID is responsible for thousands of deaths in the U.S. More for-profit healthcare organizations are reportedly at risk for credit default…with the vast majority of those being owned by private equity firms. And, new data shows the staffing challenges facing many not-for-profit hospital systems may be easing slightly. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HHS signaled that healthcare systems can rely on COVID-19 public health emergency flexibilities as flu and RSV cases strain hospitals. CMS is proposing big changes to health insurance exchanges. And, researchers find that the COVID-19 vaccine saved the U.S. healthcare system more than $1 trillion. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.