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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Zocdoc on the evolution of patient acquisition
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 16 minutes - 22.3 MBFor the last 15 years, Zocdoc has connected physicians and other healthcare professionals to patients seeking care through its tech-enabled online marketplace. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Oliver Kharraz, MD–Founder and CEO of Zocdoc–joins the show to talk about how the company looks at the evolution of patient acquisition. You can check out ZocDoc’s recent white paper on patient acquisition here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, May 5, 2023
May 05, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThe DEA extends COVID-era telehealth prescribing flexibilities for controlled substances. The FDA approves the first-ever vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus for seniors. And, a new survey finds enrollment in entry-level nursing programs is down for the first time in two decades. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, May 4, 2023
May 04, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.7 MBEli Lilly announces its new Alzheimer’s drug shows promise in treating the disease. The Biden Administration is set to drop its COVID-19 vaccination mandate for hospital employees. And, an arbitration panel hands Envision a victory over UnitedHealthcare over underpaid claims. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
May 03, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.9 MBTwo state Blues plans announce that they will enter into an affiliation deal. Troubled insurtech Bright Health is seeking a buyer for its California Medicare Advantage plan. And, CMS will investigate two hospitals for denying emergency abortion care. 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 with Privia Health’s Mike Flammini and Jason Ross
May 02, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBOn this episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the second part of our conversation with Privia Health leaders Mike Flammini, Chief Business Development Office and Jason Ross, Executive Vice President of Health Systems. They discuss how Privia’s model is adapting to a changing healthcare market as well as the recent news that Privia’s CEO Shawn Morris is stepping down. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. You can find the first half of our conversation here. H...
Friday, April 28, 2023
April 28, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.4 MBThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is strengthening the enforcement of its hospital price transparency rules. HCA and medical tech company Augmedix announce a partnership to pilot the company’s AI-enabled speech recognition platform to aid provider documentation. And, Walmart Health announces its expanding its reach even further in 2024. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBThe nation’s largest nonprofit health system--California-based Kaiser Permanente--will combine combine with Danville, Pennsylvania-based Geisinger Health. TPG and AmerisourceBergen will purchase Nashville-based OneOncology in a deal worth more than two-billion dollars. And, Washington state passes a law that sets hospital staffing requirements. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, April 25, 2023
April 25, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBThe Supreme Court issues a ruling that maintains current access to the abortion pill mifepristone for now. Most major insurers say they will continue to cover preventive services without cost-sharing amid a legal fight challenging the ACA policy. And, the Department of Veterans Affairs halts its rollout of Oracle Cerner’s EHR “indefinitely”. 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 Privia Health's Mike Flammini and Jason Ross
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 12 minutes - 16.6 MBOn Gist Healthcare Daily, an in-depth discussion with Privia Health leaders Mike Flammini, Chief Business Development Officer, and Jason Ross, Executive Vice President of Health Systems. They join to talk more about some of the organization’s recent health system partnerships and how it’s working with physician groups to transition to value-based care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, April 21, 2023
April 21, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.42 MBThe Supreme Court extends the freeze on a lower court ruling limiting access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The Biden Administration unveils a new database showing hospice and home-health group ownership details. And, Mark Cuban’s prescription drug company partners with pharmacies to challenge pharmacy middlemen. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, April 20, 2023
April 20, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.51 MBThe Biden Administration unveils a new plan to provide COVID vaccines and certain treatments for free to people without health insurance. SSM Health sues insurtech company Bright Health over alleged unpaid claims. And, the obstetrics specialty faces a decline in residency applicants. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, April 19, 2023
April 19, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.92 MBThe Food and Drug Administration approves a second omicron booster for people at high-risk for COVID infections. Epic and Microsoft partner on bringing artificial intelligence to electronic health records. And, insurtech company Clover Health announces layoffs and operational changes as it seeks to turn a profit. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.2 MBSome Democratic-governor led states are stockpiling the abortion drug mifepristone in preparation for a Supreme Court ruling on it. A new survey analysis finds that 800,000 nurses are projected to leave the workforce by 2027. And, the Biden Administration extends some COVID-19 flexibilities for pharmacy workers. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: An Orthopedic Surgeon's Quest to Make Care More Accessible To The Black Community
April 17, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBThere are significant disparities along racial lines in the orthopedic speciality field. Black patients are 30% less likely to undergo total hip and knee replacements compared to white patients, even though rates of arthritis remain close to the same between the two groups. And those racial disparities extend to the field of orthopedic surgeons with fewer than 2% of Black orthopedic physicians practicing in the United States. On today's episode, we revisit JC’s November conversation with Alo...
Friday, April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBA series of competing legal rulings over the FDA’s authorization of a drug used in medication abortions will likely head to the Supreme Court. The Biden Administration proposes extending ACA and Medicaid benefits to immigrants brought into the U.S. illegally as children. And, a new study finds that people with long-COVID report greater struggles with accessing and affording healthcare compared to those without longer-term symptoms. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily...
Thursday, April 13, 2023
April 13, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.07 MBThe Biden Administration issues a proposed rule that would ban HIPAA-covered entities from sharing patient information that could be used to investigate abortions. The founders of Outcome Health have been found guilty in a federal fraud case. And, healthcare added 34,000 jobs last month. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
April 12, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.33 MBThe Biden Administration will invest 5-billion dollars in the development of the next generation of coronavirus vaccines. CMS proposes a 2-point-8-percent pay bump for hospitals in 2024. And, two Wisconsin health systems announce their plan to merge. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBTwo contradictory federal court rulings on the legality of a pill used in medication abortions creates more uncertainty for abortion access in the United States and the FDA’s authority. Prescription digital therapeutics company Pear Therapeutics files for bankruptcy. And, UnitedHealth Group has acquired large New York-based physician group Crystal Run Healthcare. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What Hospital Systems Can Take Away From Ford’s Strategic Overhaul
April 10, 2023 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.7 MBOn today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Kaufman Hall co-founder and Chair Ken Kaufman joins the podcast to discuss his recent blog that examines Ford Motor Company’s decision to stop producing internal-combustion sedans, and talk about whether there are parallels for health system leaders to ponder about whether their traditional strategies are beginning to age out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, April 7, 2023
April 07, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.68 MBThe Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued its final 2024 rule for Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D. The Food and Drug Administration seeks more clarity from drug manufacturers amid drug shortages. And, a second state places health insurer Friday Health Plans under supervision. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
April 06, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBThe FTC orders gene-sequencing company Illumina to divest cancer-test developer Grail. The hospital industry pushes back against likely nursing home staff mandates in an upcoming CMS proposed rule. And, Mark Cuban’s prescription drug company will sell brand-name diabetes drugs for the first time. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
April 05, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.91 MBSanford Health and Fairview Health postpone their merger until late summer at the earliest. Three directors of primary care company Cano Health resign and call for the removal of its CEO. And, Medicare’s so-called “go-broke” date has been pushed to 2031. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
April 04, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.34 MBThe Biden Administration releases its final pay rate for 2024 Medicare Advantage plans. The University of Michigan and Sparrow Health complete their $7 billion merger. And, states can now begin the Medicaid redetermination process. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: National Consumer Survey Finds Economy, Financial Concerns Influence Public Perception of Hospitals
April 03, 2023 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBA new national survey from strategic healthcare communications consulting firm Jarrard Inc. examines how the public currently perceives hospitals and their business practices. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Executive Chairman David Jarrard joins to discuss the results of the survey and what action steps hospitals should be considering. This episode originally aired on February 20, 2023. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.9 MBA federal judge in Texas strikes down an Affordable Care Act provision mandating no-cost preventive care. The state of Oregon weighs capping the number of patients assigned to a single nurse. And, a new study finds that telehealth for opioid use disorder is linked to a lower risk of fatal overdose. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.71 MBA major health insurer announces that they will loosen their prior authorization rules. The Food and Drug Administration approves the over-the-counter use of an opioid overdose antidote. And, the state of Ohio files a lawsuit against pharmacy benefit managers. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023 10:00 - 5 minutes - 8.1 MBA veteran insurance executive has been named the new CEO of insurtech company Oscar Health Oak Street Health and Interwell Health are partnering on a joint venture that will bring primary care to dialysis centers. And, anew analysis finds that staffing at hospitals and health systems is returning to pre-pandemic levels. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.86 MBCVS Health is expected to complete its $8 billion purchase of Signify Health this week. The state of Tennessee has taken over the finances of troubled insurtech company Bright Health. And, a new survey finds more physicians want to leave their jobs as pay rates fall. 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 Surround Care's Dr. Craig Samitt
March 27, 2023 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.49 MBA Wyoming judge temporarily blocks the state’s expansive new abortion ban. Ongoing drug shortages could be a national security risk, according to a new Congressional report. And, the CDC warns that a potentially deadly fungus is spreading in hospitals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, March 23, 2023
March 23, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.83 MBNorth Carolina is poised to expand Medicaid. The Biden Administration seeks to overhaul the nation’s organ transplant system. And, the Department of Justice and two states drop their suit challenging the merger of United Healthcare Group and Change Health. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
March 22, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MBCMS restarts the No Surprises Act arbitration process following legal challenges. The maternal mortality rate in the United States increased significantly in 2021. And, California partners with CivicaRX to begin producing low-cost insulin. 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: How the Popularity of Ozempic Has Fueled Shortages, Misconception About Its Usage
March 21, 2023 10:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBOn last week’s Monday episode, obesity specialist Veronica Johnson, MD, joined the show to give an overview about how GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic work and how they’re being incorporated into patient care. On this week’s episode, we hear the second part of that conversation and delve into the shortages of the medication as well as other access barriers faced by some patients. You can listen to part one of that conversation here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023 10:00 - 7 minutes - 9.8 MBA new long term study finds that men with low to intermediate risk from prostate cancer can afford to delay some treatments. A new report finds that the rate of SIDS increased for Black babies in 2020. And, early-career physicians employed by UK’s National Health Service went on strike this week. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
March 16, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 8.41 MBThe Biden Administration will fine the drug manufacturers of 27 medicines for sharp price increases. The FDA approves Pfizer’s bivalent COVID booster for children as young as six months. And, the FDA says that Paxlovid is not responsible for rebound infections of COVID-19 ahead of an advisory committee meeting. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.38 MBNovo Nordisk announces it will cut the cost of its insulin up to 75 percent. The Department of Veterans Affairs says it will cover the experimental Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi for veterans in the early stages of the disease. And, the Department of Justice sues pharmacy chain Rite Aid for its role in the opioid epidemic. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, March 14, 2023
March 14, 2023 10:00 - 6 minutes - 9.07 MBA failed bank utilized by tech companies and venture capitalists may have an impact on digital health startups. Policy experts warn that covering popular weight loss drugs like Wegovy could put a financial strain on Medicare. And, a new report finds that 15% of US adults are past-due on medical bills. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Growing Popularity of GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy
March 13, 2023 10:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBPrescription drugs meant to treat chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes and obesity have caught the public’s attention for one of their side effects: weight loss. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, we hear the first part of a two-part conversation about GLP-1 drugs, from an overview of how they work to how they are being incorporated into patient care. Veronica Johnson, MD of Northwestern University joins the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, March 10, 2023
March 10, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.98 MBCalifornia pulls its multi-million contract with Walgreens over the company’s recent abortion pill decision. Lobbying group PhRMA and community health centers unite in calls for reforms to the 340B program. And, the manufacturer of a treatment to prevent preterm births pulls its drug from the market following scrutiny. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, March 9, 2023
March 09, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 8.08 MBWeightWatchers moves into the Ozempic market with its acquisition of telehealth company Sequence. Best Buy partners with Atrium Health to provide in-home hospital services. And, Walgreens-backed VillageMD acquires a large Connecticut-based physician group. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Encore: Cybersecurity and the Healthcare Industry - A Conversation with Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle
March 08, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 22 MBIn 2022, CommonSpirit–the second largest hospital chain in the United States–was the target of a ransomware attack that hobbled operations at many of its 140 hospitals and exposed the private health information of more than 600,000 patients. The attack on CommonSpirit was the largest ransomware attack in 2022 but it was hardly an isolated incident. One analysis found that up to 290 hospitals in the U-S were impacted by a ransomware attack last year. And a new study published in JAMA found t...
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
March 07, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBWalgreens won’t sell abortion pills in states where Republican Attorneys General object. UnityPoint Health and Presbyterian Healthcare Services have announced their intent to merge in a multi-billion dollar deal. And, a new survey finds that physicians are nearly twice as likely as the general population to attempt suicide. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Majority of US Adults are Uncomfortable with AI Being Used in Their Healthcare
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 11 minutes - 15.7 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Friday, March 3, 2023
March 03, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 8.76 MBWalmart Health announces that it’s expanding into two new states and will nearly double in size. FDA advisors recommend two new RSV vaccines for seniors. And, a new study found that most primary care telehealth visits did not require an in-person follow-up. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, March 2, 2023
March 02, 2023 11:00 - 6 minutes - 9.23 MBDrug manufacturer Eli Lilly cuts insulin prices after public and political backlash. Insurtech Bright Health tells investors it needs to raise $300 million to stay afloat. And, greater numbers of younger people are being diagnosed with advanced cases of colorectal cancers, 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.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023
March 01, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBMedicare Advantage patients account for fewer avoidable hospitalizations. Medical claims are increasing in complexity, according to a new report. And, Wall Street is betting big on psychedelic drugs. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 7 minutes - 9.98 MBThe Drug Enforcement Administration seeks to limit what kinds of drugs can be prescribed during telehealth visits after the PHE ends. An Affordable Care Act provision that effectively bans expanding or establishing new physician-owned hospitals is getting more attention from regulators and lawmakers. And there’s a new, combination at-home testing option for both COVID-19 and the flu. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
How the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Could Impact the Healthcare Industry
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 19 minutes - 27.3 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...
Friday, February 24, 2023
February 24, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 7.47 MBHumana announces it will leave the employer insurance market. The merger between Trinity Health’s MercyOne and Genesis Health System is expected to close next week. And, the popularity of prescription drugs that can be used off-label for weight loss–like Ozempic–is causing a shortage for people with type 2 diabetes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thursday, February 23, 2023
February 23, 2023 11:00 - 5 minutes - 8.11 MBAmazon finalizes its purchase of primary care provider One Medical. Medicare Advantage grew last year but at a slightly slower rate than in previous years. And, a new survey examines the surge hospitals saw in 2022 payroll spending. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.