The Gist Healthcare Podcast
Gist Healthcare Daily
The Gist Healthcare Podcast from Kaufman Hall delivers the top healthcare business and policy news in under 10 minutes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Host J. Carlisle Larsen gives you the “gist” of what’s happening in healthcare across the country so you can start your day informed. Subscribe and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 2, 2021 • 7min
Thursday, December 2, 2021
A new ruling extends the pause on healthcare worker vaccine mandates nationwide. The first case of the omicron variant is found in California. And we recap the Supreme Court arguments in the case challenging whether Medicare can cut drug payments to some hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 1, 2021 • 7min
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
A Las Vegas jury finds UnitedHealthcare has been underpaying TeamHealth physicians in Nevada. The CDC is searching for cases of the omicron variant in the US. And HCA Healthcare expands its Florida footprint. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 30, 2021 • 6min
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
President Biden says the omicron variant is a cause for concern but not panic. A judge temporarily blocks the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. And an experimental treatment appears to have cured a man of Type 1 diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 24, 2021 • 6min
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
A jury rules finds CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart pharmacies recklessly distributed opioids. The Biden administration releases $7.5 billion in relief funding for rural providers. And consumers are dealing with a patchwork of telehealth coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 23, 2021 • 5min
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
All the single-use PPE is creating a huge medical waste problem. Two private equity firms buy AthenaHealth. And there’s a small window for patients to get the benefits from the new coronavirus antiviral pills. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 22, 2021 • 5min
Monday, November 22, 2021
The CDC clears booster shots for all adults. The House passes the $1.75 trillion spending plan which includes several healthcare reforms. And physicians accuse a large Lasik eye surgery chain of pressure to boost volumes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 19, 2021 • 6min
Friday, November 19, 2021
As CVS Health repositions itself to provide more primary care, the company announces plans to close 900 stores. About a third of healthcare workers aren’t vaccinated. And doctors have had enough with their peers spreading covid disinformation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2021 • 7min
Thursday, November 18, 2021
The former Sanford Health CEO left the system with a $49 million golden parachute. Lawmakers say the new surprise billing dispute resolution rule isn’t what they intended. And the partisan divide about vaccines seems to go beyond the coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 17, 2021 • 7min
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Austria introduces a lockdown for the unvaccinated. Dealing with hostile patients and feeling unsupported by employers are just a few of the factors driving doctors and nurses to leave healthcare. And a STAT News investigation looks into Ascension private equity operation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 16, 2021 • 6min
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Kaiser Permanente reached a deal with unions to avoid massive strikes. Medicare hasn’t even decided to cover an expensive new Alzheimer's drug yet, and it’s already driving premium increases. And finally, President Biden has chosen a nominee to lead the FDA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
