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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Why are more resident physicians unionizing?
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 10 minutes - 14.7 MBIn May, resident physicians at Elmhurst Hospital in Queens, New York went on strike for the first time in more than 30 years. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Rebecca Givan, PhD, associate professor of Labor Studies at Rutgers University, joins to discuss that recent strike and the current state of physician labor organizing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBCMS cracks down on states that are out of compliance with the Medicaid redetermination process. Teladoc announces an expanded relationship with Microsoft to integrate more AI into telehealth visits. And, the Joint Commission will remove additional accreditation requirements. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, July 20, 2023
July 20, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.3 MBFewer physicians own their own practices, according to a new report. Three nurse practitioners sue over a California law that prevents them from using the title “doctor.” And, rising temperatures and extreme heat cost the U-S healthcare system an additional 1-billion dollars every summer. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
July 19, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBCMS proposes cuts to Medicare physician pay in 2024. The FTC withdraws antitrust policy statements it says are “outdated”. And, the FDA approves an RSV antibody treatment for infants and young children. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
New Jarrard survey finds a growing trust gap between physicians and hospital leaders
July 18, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.5 MBA new national survey from strategic healthcare communications firm Jarrard Inc. finds that almost half of physicians do not trust that their organization's leaders are honest and transparent, and that this trust gap could be adding to physician burnout. David Jarrard, Executive Chairman of Jarrard Inc., joins the podcast to talk more about the results of the survey and what hospital leaders can do to close that gap. You can find the survey here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...
Friday, July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.5 MBThe Food and Drug Administration approves the first over-the-counter birth control pill to be sold in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services seeks to reinstate Obama-era nondiscrimination policies. And, California lawmakers weigh raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers in the state. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 7.67 MBAspirus Health in Wausau, Wisconsin and St. Luke’s Health in Duluth, Minnesota announce their intent to merge. Scottsdale, Arizona-based HonorHealth will buy 26 urgent care centers from FastMed. And, CVS Health’s pharmacy benefit manager partners with GoodRX on a drug discount program. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, July 12, 2023
July 12, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.61 MBThe Food and Drug Administration allows more imports of cancer drugs from China amid an ongoing US shortage. There’s less money and fewer investors in digital health, according to a new study. And, 11 million HCA patients are impacted by a data breach. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
July 11, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MB340B hospitals would get $9 billion in back payments under a CMS proposal. The Department of Health and Human Services and other federal agencies announce an investigation of medical credit cards. And, a political fight between the President and progressive Congressional lawmakers stalls the appointment of Biden’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Monday, July 10, 2023
July 10, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBThe Biden Administration proposes limits on short-term health insurance plans. The Food and Drug Administration grants full approval to an experimental Alzheimer’s disease treatment. And, healthcare costs are expected to rise 7 percent next year, 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.
Friday, July 7, 2023
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.4 MBA new report calls for reforms to the Medicare Advantage bonus program. U.S. News and World Report announces revised methodology for its “Best Hospitals” list amid criticism. And, South Dakota officially expands Medicaid. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, July 6, 2023
July 06, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBInsurtech company Bright Health sells off its last remaining insurance asset. Home health groups could see a cut to Medicare payments next year. And, a new study shows that the number of maternal deaths have more than doubled since 1999. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chef Tom Colicchio on making healthy food accessible in hospital settings
July 05, 2023 10:00 - 9 minutes - 13.5 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio–owner of Crafted Hospitality and lead judge of the long-running television program Top Chef–joins the podcast to talk about his Root & Sprig fast casual restaurant concept that he developed exclusively for hospital facilities. He recently opened his latest Root & Sprig at St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in Roslyn, New York in partnership with Catholic Health and Health Hospitality Partners. Hosted on Aca...
Friday, June 30, 2023
June 30, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.6 MBThe Joint Commission unveils a new health equity certification. Researchers finally solve the mystery surrounding why statins cause muscle weakness and pain. And, Eli Lilly’s new investigational obesity treatment is making waves for its weight loss potential. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, June 29, 2023
June 29, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThe FTC proposes a new rule that could slow healthcare deals. Georgia’s controversial Medicaid work requirements go into effect in just a few days. And, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health will partner with Optum Washington. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBThe American Hospital Association resumes its opposition to site-neutral payments in a renewed push on Capitol Hill. Epic and Microsoft’s Nuance are partnering to bring more generative AI to EHRs. And, a new study finds that physician-owned hospitals commercial negotiated rates and cash prices are lower compared to other facilities. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBUnited will acquire Amedisys, after the home health organization backs out of its earlier merger agreement with Option Care Health. British telehealth provider Babylon Health announces it will go private. And, a major drugmaker lobbying group sues over Medicare’s drug price negotiation plan. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Catholic Health CEO on better leveraging lobby space to improve patient, visitor, and staff experience
June 26, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Patrick O'Shaughnessy, DO–CEO of Catholic Health on Long Island, New York–joins the podcast to talk more about his system’s growing partnership with Health Hospitality Partners. HHP works with health systems and third-party businesses to revitalize underused hospital spaces, like lobbies, gift shops, and more. Catholic Health recently opened a Root & Sprig restaurant at its St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in Roslyn, New York. You can hear J...
Encore: A Conversation with Surround Care's Dr. Craig Samitt
June 23, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBOn today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, industry veteran Craig Samitt, MD, joins the podcast. His 30-year career has included leading Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and Dean Health System. He shares more about his new role as CEO of Surround Care’s National Physician Enterprise and EVP at Navvis, as well as his thoughts on the current state of the healthcare industry. This episode first aired on March 27, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: A Majority of US Adults are Uncomfortable with AI in Healthcare
June 22, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.1 MBA recent survey from The Pew Research Center found that 60% of Americans are uncomfortable with healthcare providers relying on artificial intelligence to make diagnoses or recommend potential treatments. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Alec Tyson of Pew Research joins to talk more about what the survey reveals about public perception of AI in healthcare. This episode first aired on March 6, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: How the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Could Impact the Healthcare Industry
June 21, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBThe 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 i...
How HHP works with hospitals to maximize the value of their lobby and retail spaces
June 20, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Dan Kodner–CEO and founder of Health Hospitality Partners–talks about how his company works with health systems to bring in third-party businesses to revitalize underused retail and dining spaces to improve the experience of patients, their families, and hospital staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, June 16, 2023
June 16, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBHealthcare spending in the United States could exceed $7 trillion by 2031. The American Medical Association hammers out its priorities–including recommendations for the use of AI in prior authorizations and a campaign to reform the Medicare payment rate–at its annual conference. And, New York becomes the latest state to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, June 15, 2023
June 15, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBThe Biden Administration offers additional aid to states during the Medicaid redetermination process. A new study finds that Medicare Advantage overpayments could exceed $75B this year. And, Walmart is partnering with Simple HealthKit to bring more at-home diagnostic tests to the market. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.76 MBThe ACA’s preventive care mandate is restored–temporarily–while a lawsuit challenging it makes its way through the courts. HHS announces the second group of inflation-capped Part B prescriptions. And, New York City physicians call off a planned strike after reaching a with hospitals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBAn FDA advisory panel unanimously recommends granting traditional approval to an experimental Alzheimer’s treatment. HHS unveils a new program that helps pediatric healthcare providers pay off their student loans. And, a drug-resistant fungus that can be found in hospitals is associated with a 34% death rate. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Conversation with Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD about his upcoming term as the President of the American Medical Association
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Wisconsin Medical College Professor of Anesthesiology Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, joins the podcast to talk more about his upcoming, year-long term as the President of the American Medical Association, the issues the organization want to address at the national level, and the changing nature of how US physicians practice medicine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, June 9, 2023
June 09, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBCMS announces that it will pilot a new, value-based primary care model with providers in eight states. The FTC urges North Carolina lawmakers to drop a bill that would exempt UNC Health from antitrust laws. And, the Pentagon is reportedly developing a program to test the quality and safety of generic medications for service members. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, June 8, 2023
June 08, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBThe Mayo Clinic partners with Google Cloud to expand its use of generative AI across the system. Another KKR-backed healthcare company is seeking bankruptcy protection. And, a new study finds that LGBT health coverage improved after both the Affordable Care Act and the Supreme Court’s 2015 same-sex marriage ruling. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, June 7, 2023
June 07, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBMerck sues the Biden Administration over the Medicare drug price negotiation program in the Inflation Reduction Act. Some hospitals’ outpatient clinics could face challenges prescribing 340B drugs following the removal of COVID-era guidance. And, a new study finds that insurance coverage of expensive new drugs like Ozempic does not guarantee adherence. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, June 6, 2023
June 06, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBUnitedHealth makes a surprise bid for Amedisys as the home health organization considers an earlier merger offer from Option Care. Some patients may benefit from less aggressive treatments for certain cancers. And, insurance company Friday Health Plans to shut down as more regulators get involved. 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: ONC’s Micky Tripathi on the proposed HTI-1 rule, TEFCA, and AI
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of JC’s conversation with Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., M.P.P., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In this conversation, they talk more about the proposed HTI-1 rule, including provisions regarding transparency in AI algorithms. They also discuss the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), which aims to establish a universal floor for interope...
Friday, June 2, 2023
June 02, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBTwo large Missouri-based health systems announce their intent to merge. The nation’s largest health insurer backtracks on a controversial prior authorization rule. And, CMS announces a plan that will allow Medicare beneficiaries access to new Alzheimer’s drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, June 1, 2023
June 01, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBKaiser pledges $10 million to support a Colorado safety-net health system. CVS Health expects to lose up to $1 billion after a drop in its Medicare Advantage star ratings. And, Florida officials defend the state’s Medicaid redeterminations after 250,000 state residents are kicked out of the program. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
May 31, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.8 MBLawmakers reach a preliminary deal on raising the debt ceiling that allows clawbacks of COVID-19 funding but removes Medicaid work requirements. Postpartum individuals on Medicaid could potentially lose coverage during redeterminations. And, physician pay increased last year but has not kept pace with inflation. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How ONC’s Proposed HTI-1 rule aims to move the needle on interoperability
May 30, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the first part of JC’s conversation with Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., M.P.P., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. He joined the podcast to talk more about ONC’s recently released proposed rule, “Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing”--better known as HTI-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Friday, May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 11.1 MBResident physicians on strike in New York City have reached a tentative bargain. A survey finds that Medicaid beneficiaries were unaware that states could begin removing ineligible enrollees from the program. And, one in five seniors skip taking medications due to cost, 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.
Thursday, May 25, 2023
May 25, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.6 MBMinnesota lawmakers pass a law establishing a public option health plan. Troubled insurtech company Bright Health sells its Zipnosis telehealth platform. And, pharmacy benefits managers will be subject to new transparency guidelines under newly proposed rules from CMS. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
May 24, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.99 MBLegislation that would have mandated nursing ratios in Minnesota hospitals fails to move forward as originally written. The Surgeon General issues a public advisory warning of the mental health risks posed by social media for young people. And, Epic announces that more than 20 health systems will commit to a nationwide interoperability framework. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.5 MBThe U.S. is facing a record-high drug shortage, leaving doctors to find workarounds for care. A new proposed bill passed by a House subcommittee would require more transparency among pharmacy benefit managers. And, more than 150 resident physicians go on strike at a New York City hospital. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How HWL partners with health systems to lower their contingent labor costs
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBHospitals and health systems have long grappled with high contingent labor costs, and that issue was put into stark relief during the COVID-19 pandemic. Today on Gist Healthcare Daily, Jeff Niles, Executive Vice President of Healthcare Workforce Logistics, joins the podcast to talk more about how the company works with systems to establish private label, vendor-neutral contingent workforce solutions to bring down costs and increase fill rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
Friday, May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12.3 MBA federal appeals court hears the latest arguments in the case challenging the abortion pill. HCA Healthcare will buy 41 urgent care clinics in Texas. And, Senator Bernie Sanders makes the push–again–for Medicare for All. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, May 18, 2023
May 18, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.81 MBProviders raise the alarm over UnitedHealthcare’s new prior authorization rules for certain colonoscopies. President Biden taps his choice to lead the National Institutes of Health. And, a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel weighs recommending a vaccine to protect babies against RSV. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
May 17, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.46 MBA federal appeals court preserves the Affordable Care Act’s preventive care mandate for now. CVS will wind down its clinical trials unit. And, AmSurg will purchase Envision’s ambulatory surgical centers as the struggling physician staffing company files for bankruptcy. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: How one company is developing anonymous, digital peer support for healthcare workers
May 16, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBBurnout is prevalent among healthcare workers. On today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Even Health co-founder and CEO David Black joins the show to talk about his company’s digital platform–Cabana–which provides professionally-moderated, anonymous peer support for healthcare workers. This interview originally aired on February 13, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: How Ochsner Health is addressing burnout among its workforce
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBMore than 53% of physicians in the United state report experiencing burnout and 30% of respondents experiencing burnout for more than two years. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Ochsner Health’s Chief Wellness Officer Dr. Nigel Girgrah talks about how his health system is experimenting with platforms to support the mental health wellbeing of its 36,000 employees. This interview previously aired on February 6, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023 10:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBDrug manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers are duking it on on Capitol Hill over the high cost of insulin. Oscar Health is the latest insurtech looking to exit the California health insurance market. And, a new study finds that one in five U.S. adults miss needed medical appointments when they do not have reliable transportation. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, May 11, 2023
May 11, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.75 MBAfter more than three years, the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration draws to a close. Physician staffing group Envision is reportedly planning to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. And, primary care provider Cano Health looks to sell some of its non-core assets. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023 18:59 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBCalifornia lawmakers pass a bill that would provide 150-million dollars in emergency loans for struggling hospitals. A health panel now recommends that people get mammograms at age 40 instead of 50. And, members of two FDA advisory panels vote unanimously in favor of making birth control available over-the-counter for the first time. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. This episode has been updated to reflect the vote from the FDA's advisory panels regarding Opill....
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
May 09, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.1 MBIntegrated delivery system Sutter Health could acquire outpatient provider Sansum Clinic. Infusion therapy provider Option Care announces it will acquire home health organization Amedisys. And, new analysis finds that more than a million people would lose coverage if Medicaid work requirements go into effect. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.