The Gist Healthcare Podcast

On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, hospitals push back on a new city of Los Angeles-mandated 25-dollar healthcare worker minimum wage. During covid, superbugs have thrived. And it costs almost $19,000 on average to have a baby in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House wants to expand booster shot eligibility to all Americans. Health officials tell hospitals that the federal emergency care law preempts state abortion laws. And this weekend the country’s national mental health hotline, 988, is set to launch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

California plans to make its own insulin. Despite new protections, patients are still getting surprise bills. And Medicare announces changes to the shared savings program. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we bring you a conversation with Dan Mendelson, CEO of Morgan Health. Dan discusses recent investments in Vera Whole Health and Embold Health, an upcoming primary care pilot in Columbus, Ohio, and areas the venture is looking to invest in next.This episode was originally published in April. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaccine makers are tossing tens of millions of doses in the trash as demand plummets. A new wrinkle in the battle between e-cig maker Juul and the FDA. And how substandard hospital gowns are leaving healthcare workers vulnerable to infection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senate Democrats reach a deal on legislation to lower drug prices. Insurers are reportedly considering acquisitions of primary care companies. And pharmacists can now prescribe Paxlovid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a bid to keep rural hospitals open, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services proposes some can apply for a new status that allows them only to provide outpatient care. Insurers selling coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges denied 18 percent of in-network claims in 2020. And a federal judge finds drug distributors aren’t liable for the opioid crisis in West Virginia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s insurers’ and employers’ turn to be transparent about healthcare prices. Democrats are scrambling to extend discounted insurance premiums before midterms. And the federal government launches a targeted vaccine campaign to contain the monkeypox outbreak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A panel of experts recommends updated COVID vaccine boosters with protection against Omicron variants. Medicare unveils the next iteration of its oncology payment model. And cancer patients say they’re bombarded with ads for unproven treatments on Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, we have a wrap-up of the recent healthcare-related Supreme Court decisions. The federal government is reminding insurers that they are required to cover contraceptives, and retail pharmacies are limiting purchases of Plan B pills.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.