Gist Healthcare Daily
1,020 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsGist Healthcare Daily from Kaufman Hall delivers the top healthcare business and policy news in under 10 minutes every weekday. 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.
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
October 17, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBKaiser Permanente and the unions representing its healthcare workers who recently went on strike reach a tentative new contract agreement. National retail pharmacy chain Rite-Aid files for bankruptcy. And, the number of Medicare Advantage plans rated four stars or more drops for the 2024 plan year. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continuing the Conversation: Providence’s Sara Vaezy on Praia Health and the Future of Providence’s Digital Strategy
October 16, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBIn early October, Providence Health unveiled Praia Health, its fourth, incubated technology. Praia utilizes what the Digital Innovation Group calls a digital flywheel to keep patients engaged with their care by personalizing individuals' health journeys and seamlessly connecting them to the right services, products and resources. On today’s episode, we hear the second half of JC’s conversation with Sara Vaezy, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Officer for Providence, wh...
Friday, October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.21 MBUnityPoint Health and Presbyterian Healthcare Services call off their proposed merger. California is one step closer to establishing universal health coverage for residents. And, AmSurg will officially split from parent company Envision, amid Envision’s bankruptcy restructuring. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, October 12, 2023
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBWalgreens names former Cigna executive Tim Wentworth as its next CEO following the departure of its former chief executive Roz Brewer last month. And, some final updates from HLTH, including Walmart’s decision to expand its virtual primary care pilot to all of its employees and their families. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HLTH: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBAn estimated 10,000 people descended on Las Vegas this week to attend HLTH23, a three-day conference that brings together healthcare stakeholders from around the world. The conference reflects some of the biggest changes happening in health and tech, including this year’s star: artificial intelligence. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HLTH: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
October 10, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBThe fifth annual HLTH conference is currently underway in Las Vegas. Since it began in 2018, HLTH has become one of the premier healthcare and networking conferences in the country, bringing together healthcare stakeholders from the United States and across the globe. On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we have updates from the first two days of the conference, as well as some healthcare news updates from outside of HLTH. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Providence Unveils incubated patient engagement platform technology Praia Health
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBRenton, Washington-based health system Providence recently unveiled Praia Health, its latest incubated technology. Praia is a platform-as-a-service developed for health systems to increase patient engagement by personalizing individuals' health journeys and seamlessly connecting them to the right services, products and resources. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Sara Vaezy, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Officer for Providence, joins to talk more about ...
Friday, October 6, 2023
October 06, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBMinnesota’s Attorney General further scrutinizes two proposed cross-state health system mergers. Moderna’s combination flu and COVID vaccine advances to Phase 3 clinical trials. And, providers could face Medicare payment penalties under tougher quality program standards starting next year. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
October 05, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBTens of thousands of Kaiser healthcare workers go on strike across several states. Progressive lawmakers call for greater scrutiny of UnitedHealth's pending acquisition of home care group Amedisys. And, Instacart partners with health insurance startup Alignment Health on co-branded Medicare Advantage plans. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
October 04, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBPublic health programs and safety net hospitals will continue to get federal funding - at least temporarily. Drug makers agree to negotiate drug prices with Medicare, even as they continue their legal fight over the process. And, parents and caregivers across the country struggle to get COVID vaccines for children. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
October 03, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBMore than 75,000 Kaiser healthcare workers are set to strike across several states this week as their current employment contract expires. Cigna will pay $172 million to settle its Medicare Advantage fraud suit. And, a new report finds that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation has raised federal spending, not lowered it. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Uptiv Health CEO Torben Nielsen on Integrating Whole-Person Care Into Infusion Services
October 02, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBAn estimated $100 billion in care is delivered every year in the infusion therapy market, and it’s expected to continue growing. Today, Uptiv Health CEO and co-founder Torben Nielsen joins the podcast to talk more about how Uptiv is trying to change the model for infusion care by providing hybrid, whole-person care in partnership with specialists and hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, September 29, 2023
September 29, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBNumerous hospitals and health systems have recently had their credit rating downgraded. The Biden Administration says insurance issues for the updated COVID vaccines have been largely resolved. And, Elevance and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana hit pause on their proposed merger. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. You can find the Kaufman Hall blog post referenced in the credit ratings story here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
September 28, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.9 MBA new report finds that safety net care providers bought nearly $54 billion of 340B discounted drugs last year. The Biden Administration wants to remove medical debt from consumer credit reports. And, Cano Health sells its Nevada and Texas primary care clinics to Humana. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
September 27, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBNorth Carolina will expand Medicaid before the end of the year…following a long budget approval process. President Biden signs a measure to overhaul the nation’s organ transplant system. And, employee healthcare navigation company Transcarent announces the launch of a new national provider network of 10 large nonprofit health systems. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, September 26, 2023
September 26, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBMore than 75,000 Kaiser workers sign on to a three-day strike as negotiations falter. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the RSV vaccine for pregnant people. And, Costco is the latest major retailer getting into healthcare delivery. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The State of Hospital Price Transparency
September 25, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services unveiled proposed rule changes in July that would require price data to be standardized across hospitals. On today’s episode, Turquoise Health CEO Chris Severn joins the podcast to talk more about the proposed rule and the state of healthcare price transparency in the market today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, September 22, 2023
September 22, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe Biden Administration announces it will again send free COVID tests to US households. CMS says parts of the No Surprises Act dispute resolution process can resume. And, the FTC sues US Anesthesia Partners and private equity firm Welsh Carson, alleging they formed a monopoly to drive up prices for services in Texas. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
September 21, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBA hospital price transparency bill is pulled from the House floor. A recent ‘secret shopper’ study finds discrepancies between hospital prices quoted online versus over the phone. And, Bright Health reaches a risk-adjustment shortfall agreement with the federal government. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, September 20, 2023
September 20, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBNew analysis finds that more than 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of staffing levels being proposed by CMS. An FDA panel finds that the active ingredient in many over-the-counter decongestants is ineffective. And, Oracle announces it will add generative AI to its EHRs to help physicians reduce their workload. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, September 19, 2023
September 19, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBSixty-seven thousand Kaiser Permanente workers vote to authorize a strike. Dana-Farber and Beth Israel Deaconess partner on a new cancer center. And, Oregon approves a plan to create a new basic health plan for residents who earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continuing the conversation: Contessa CMO Rob Moskowitz on the future of hospital-at-home
September 18, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBThe hospital-at-home care model is expected to expand significantly by the end of the decade, but questions remain about who will pay for it and how. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of our conversation with Rob Moskowitz, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Contessa Health, where we discuss the outlook for reimbursement as well as thoughts on the clinical staff needed to deliver the model at scale. You can listen to the first part of our conversation here. ...
Friday, September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBA looming government shutdown could impact crucial healthcare programs. A new study conducted by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association is the latest to find that outpatient care at hospitals is more expensive compared to surgery centers or physician’s offices. And, most ambulance rides are out of network, according to a new report. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, September 14, 2023
September 14, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBCalifornia healthcare workers could see a pay raise under a new deal. The newest COVID vaccines will be available this week, but for the first time without the federal government guaranteeing they’ll be free. And, prescription opioid shipments dropped as fatal overdoses increased. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
September 13, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBThe FDA approves updated COVID vaccines amid a summer surge. Walgreens partners with provider enablement company Pearl Health to grow its value-based primary care business. And, Geisinger and Best Buy expand their at-home chronic disease management partnership. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBWalmart is reportedly considering buying a majority stake in ChenMed. Two major hospital systems are switching their EHRs from Cerner to Epic. And, two Wisconsin health systems take another step towards a merger. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Discussing Hospital-at-Home with Contessa Health CMO Rob Moskowitz
September 11, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.2 MBHospital-at-home has been around since the mid-1990s in the United States. But the broader adoption of the care model accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic, in part due to patient preference and waivers from CMS. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Contessa Health Chief Medical Office Rob Moskowitz, MD joins the podcast to talk about the future of hospital-at-home and what needs to be in place to ensure its long-term success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Friday, September 8, 2023
September 08, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBA new study finds that Medicare Advantage plans were overpaid by billions of dollars each year from 2017 to 2020. The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance is expected to surge next year. And, researchers are investigating whether weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy could be used to treat alcohol addiction and dementia. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, September 7, 2023
September 07, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.1 MBCMS unveils a new state-level all-payer model meant to improve population health. Electronic health records company NextGen goes private in a deal with private equity firm Thoma Bravo. And, a new study finds that primary care physicians affiliated with health systems drive up spending. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.7 MBMedicare names the first 10 drugs facing price negotiations. The Biden Administration proposes new nursing home staffing standards. And, Humana sues CMS to prevent Medicare payment clawbacks. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Vast Majority of Consumers Concerned About Privacy of Their Medical Data
September 05, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBData sharing platform Health Gorilla surveyed more than 1,200 consumers to gauge their opinion about the privacy of their health data and which companies should be allowed to access it. It found a vast majority of respondents expressed concerns about data breaches affecting their medical records. Steven Lane, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Health Gorilla, joins the podcast to talk more about the survey, patient privacy, and the role of interoperability. You can find Health Gorilla’s State o...
Friday, August 18, 2023
August 18, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.78 MBA major insurer switches gears and partners with Amazon and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs in a cost saving move. Portland, Oregon-based health systems Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health announce they intend to merge. And, a federal court maintains restrictions on the abortion pill–guaranteeing the case heads to the supreme court. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, August 17, 2023
August 17, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services updates its ACO REACH model. Oregon’s governor signs a nurse-to-patient staffing ratio bill into law. And, new data show that private-equity healthcare deals slowed amid higher interest rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
August 16, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBAdventHealth sues MultiPlan--a company that provides regional preferred provider organization networks for insurers--alleging it colluded with those insurers to pay providers less for out-of-network care. Some health insurers say they won’t cover Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi. And, CMS says there are 27 states with concerning rates of Medicaid terminations due to procedural reasons. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.23 MBThe Department of Justice requests more information about Optum’s planned acquisition of home health care company Amedisys. Cano Health announces it will lay off 700 employees as it looks to sell its business. And, the Biden Administration announces a $100 million investment to grow the nation’s nursing workforce. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Continuing the conversation: What the FTC and DOJ’s proposed merger guidelines could mean for future healthcare deals
August 14, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBNew antitrust proposals from the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission would allow antitrust regulators greater authority to scrutinize healthcare mergers and acquisitions, if finalized. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of JC’s conversation with Stuart Vogelsmeier, EVP and Chair of the Healthcare and Business practices at St. Louis-based law firm Lashly & Baer, about how these proposed guidelines could impact healthcare transactions. You...
Friday, August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBA new study finds that hospital prices for commercial plans are twice those for Medicare Advantage plans, even when negotiated by the same payer. The number of continuation patents is increasing as brand name drugmakers move to ward off generics. And, the American Red Cross implements the FDA’s recent policy change that allows gay and bisexual men to donate blood. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, August 10, 2023
August 10, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThe Department of Defense has partnered with a third-party lab to test generic medications over concerns of tainted drugs. The DEA is weighing a special registration that would allow some physicians to prescribe controlled medications through telehealth appointments. And, CMS updates its HCAHPS patient experience survey. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
August 09, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.2 MBObesity drug Wegovy was found to lower cardiovascular risk by 20 percent in a large clinical trial. US Senators push the IRS to investigate nonprofit hospitals. And, Babylon Health’s plan to go private falls through. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, August 8, 2023
August 08, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 12.9 MBA Texas federal judge vacates portions of the No Surprises Act dispute resolution process. The FDA approves a new oral medication to treat postpartum depression but rejects its wider use for other mental health conditions. And, a cyber attack impacts hospitals owned by a private equity group across three states. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What the FTC and DOJ’s proposed merger guidelines could mean for future healthcare deals
August 07, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBThe Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s latest antitrust proposals would allow the agencies greater authority to investigate potential mergers across all sectors of the US economy, including healthcare. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Stuart Vogelsmeier, EVP and Chair of the Healthcare and Business practices at St. Louis-based law firm Lashly & Baer, joins the podcast to talk more about the proposed guidelines and what they could mean for future healthcare de...
Friday, August 4, 2023
August 04, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBThe National Institutes of Health taps its next infectious-disease chief. The family of Henrietta Lacks settles their lawsuit with a biotechnology company that used her cells without consent. And, the number of COVID-related hospitalizations is at its highest point since December. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, August 3, 2023
August 03, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBHospitals will see a 3.1% inpatient payment increase next year, but some industry groups say it doesn’t go far enough. A bill that would overhaul the national organ donation system heads to President Biden’s desk. And, the US Department of Labor sues UnitedHealth over allegations that a subsidiary of the payer denied thousands of claims. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
August 02, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBCMS has notified around 612,000 Medicare beneficiaries whose information may have been affected in a data breach this spring. CMMI will pilot a care model for people with dementia and their caregivers. And, Amazon expands its direct-to-consumer telehealth clinic to all 50 states. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
August 01, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBSanford Health and Fairview Health Services call off their planned merger. North Carolina's governor sets a date for Medicaid expansion as the fight over the state’s budget continues. And, CMS officially releases Medicaid redetermination data as of April. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How Inova’s SAFE team reduces workplace violence
July 31, 2023 10:00 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBHospitals and health systems across the country have seen an alarming increase in both the frequency and severity of workplace violence incidents. Toni Ardabell, Chief of Clinical Enterprise Operations for Inova Health System in Falls Church, Virginia joins Gist Healthcare Daily to talk more about how Inova has created a multidisciplinary team to better address the issue and create a safer environment for staff and patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.86 MBKey House and Senate Committees advance bills targeting pharmacy benefit manager practices. Amazon unveils its generative AI service for healthcare documentation software. And, a new report finds that the average cost of healthcare data breaches is now nearly $11 million. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.43 MBThe city of Cleveland sues retail pharmacies, PBMs, and drugmakers over the cost of insulin. Community Health Systems will sell three of its Florida hospitals in a $290 million deal. And, a new report finds that hospitals are still struggling to discharge patients to post-acute care settings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
July 26, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MBThe FTC and DOJ’s newly proposed merger guidelines could slow mergers and acquisition activity in the healthcare industry. The Biden Administration wants to require health insurers to provide better coverage for mental health needs. And, Cigna faces a lawsuit over its alleged use of an algorithm to deny claims. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThe White House launches a permanent pandemic office. Federal regulators warn hospitals and telehealth companies about technology that tracks patient data. And, recent tornado damage at a Pfizer plant in North Carolina highlights the fragility of the medical supply chain. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.