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| Friday, December 20, 2024 | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:08:52 | |
The man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has been extradited to New York on murder charges. National healthcare spending hit $4.9 trillion in 2023, likely due to increased utilization and intensity. And, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports first severe human case of bird flu in the United States tied to a backyard flock. We’ll get those stories—and more—coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, December 18, 2024 | 18 Dec 2024 | 00:08:16 | |
Congress is another step closer to finalizing a year-end spending package to keep the government operating, and the plan includes some significant healthcare related spending. The Health Resources and Services Administration demands the French drugmaker Sanofi abandon its controversial 340B credit model. And, fewer children are being vaccinated against the flu. We’ll get those stories—and more—coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, November 20, 2024 | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:07:25 | |
Incoming President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing significant changes to Medicaid, and some states are rushing to get their waiver requests in before President Biden leaves office. UnitedHealth Group announces Change Healthcare’s clearinghouse services are fully operational following a massive cyberattack on the company earlier this year. And, nearly 10,000 Corewell nurses in southeast Michigan will unionize. We’ll get that story—and more—coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | 22 May 2024 | 00:08:16 | |
An Health and Human Services agency announces a new cybersecurity protection program for hospitals. The Senate Finance Committee weighs in on Medicare physician payment reform. And UnitedHealth’s pharmacy benefit manager announces a new drug pricing model. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, April 29, 2020 | 29 Apr 2020 | 00:06:01 | |
Oncologists are concerned delayed cancer care will lead to more advanced disease. Quest Diagnostics has a new direct-to-consumer antibody test. Both wealthy and struggling hospitals compete for the same federal funds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 28 Apr 2020 | 00:05:59 | |
Americans are delaying emergent medical care. Public health experts say COVID-19 testing needs to be one part of a strategy to reopen the country. And the Supreme Court ruled the government owes insurers $12 billion it had promised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, April 27, 2020 | 27 Apr 2020 | 00:10:15 | |
Dr. David Carsten talks about how COVID-19 is impacting dentistry and upending the live-patient licensure requirement, which is now being transitioned to an exam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, April 24, 2020 | 24 Apr 2020 | 00:07:16 | |
The head of the nation's vaccine development agency says he was removed for pushing back on a treatment the president supported. Doctors are concerned about the connection between COVID-19 and blood clots. And governors develop a detailed roadmap for reopening states. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, April 23, 2020 | 23 Apr 2020 | 00:06:31 | |
As hospitals gear up to bring elective procedures back the question is whether patients be ready. The coronavirus may have a resurgence in the fall, just as flu season starts. And hospitals in COVID hotspots will get federal aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | 22 Apr 2020 | 00:07:21 | |
Nurses are protesting unsafe working conditions. Envision Healthcare is reportedly considering filing for bankruptcy. And HCA Healthcare reports big drops in inpatient and outpatient surgeries. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | 21 Apr 2020 | 00:06:41 | |
Hospitals get the green light to start bringing back elective surgeries with a few conditions. Supplies, accuracy, and availability are still hampering widespread testing efforts. And congress nears a fourth coronavirus aid deal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, April 20, 2020 | 20 Apr 2020 | 00:08:06 | |
Dr. Charles Dennis, Chief Medical Officer at the Carle Foundation discusses how engineers and medical professionals at the Urbana, IL-based health system are working together to develop medical equipment for COVID-19 patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, April 17, 2020 | 17 Apr 2020 | 00:05:41 | |
President Trump says as early as today states that meet requirements can start to reopen. There are now reports that COVID-19 affecting patients' kidneys. And the healthcare sector lost more than 40,000 jobs in March. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, April 16, 2020 | 16 Apr 2020 | 00:05:47 | |
President Trump cuts funding to the World Health Organization. Harvard researchers say some form of social distancing could continue for two more years. And insurer UnitedHealth Group beat earnings estimates in the first quarter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 21 May 2024 | 00:07:03 | |
A federal transparency rule on direct-to-consumer prescription drug advertising takes effect. Telehealth company Hims & Hers Health announced it will offer compounded GLP-1 medications. And the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions ends its free COVID vaccine program for the under and uninsured this summer. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:06:29 | |
Hospitals say federal emergency aid isn’t being distributed based on need. Healthcare workers treating coronavirus in India are getting attacked. And a Blue Shield of California company acquires a large physician group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | 14 Apr 2020 | 00:06:38 | |
Two drugs the President has cited as promising treatments for coronavirus are showing disappointing and even some dangerous results. To reopen the country experts say we need a team of public health workers. And insurers have to cover antibody tests with no cost to patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, April 13, 2020 | 13 Apr 2020 | 00:10:09 | |
Politico's Dan Diamond discusses his recent reporting about how infighting and chaos within the Trump administration are impacting the coronavirus response. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, April 10, 2020 | 10 Apr 2020 | 00:09:59 | |
According to a Gist Healthcare analysis, even primary care practices that moved most care online will still lose a lot of revenue. And Catalyst Health Network CEO Dr. Christopher Crow urges commercial payers to change the way they pay for care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, April 9, 2020 | 09 Apr 2020 | 00:05:57 | |
The government is reportedly seizing shipments of medical supplies from hospitals. Hospital care for uninsured patients could top $40 billion. And in Michigan, hospitals are struggling as staff are getting sick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, April 8, 2020 | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:08:37 | |
Privia Health CEO Shawn Morris and Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Keith Fernandez discuss how the national physician group is helping practices adapt care during the pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, April 7, 2020 | 07 Apr 2020 | 00:06:34 | |
Primary care advocates are calling on commercial insurers to overhaul how they pay for care. Italy considers testing for COVID antibodies to determine who can go back to work. And hospitals are calling on insurers to follow Medicare’s lead and offer advanced payments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, April 6, 2020 | 06 Apr 2020 | 00:08:58 | |
In her new book "Marching Toward Coverage", Rosemarie Day calls on women to engage more actively in the debate over universal coverage. Day helped lead Massachusetts’ health insurance reform under then-Governor Mitt Romney and is currently the CEO of healthcare consulting firm Day Health Strategies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, April 3, 2020 | 03 Apr 2020 | 00:05:30 | |
Should negative COVID test results be trusted? As jobless claims top six million, the Trump administration decides not to reopen healthcare.gov. And public health officials are reconsidering whether everyone should now wear face masks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, April 2, 2020 | 02 Apr 2020 | 00:07:10 | |
Medicare offers advanced payments for hospitals and providers short on cash and expands telehealth coverage. Hospitals around the country furlough staff. And surgery centers are turned into hospitals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, May 20, 2024 | 20 May 2024 | 00:09:21 | |
The U.S. Justice Department starts the formal process to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The CDC warns about a possible resurgence of m-pox. And the number of hospital-at-home programs is increasing, even as the future of Medicare reimbursement remains uncertain. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, April 1, 2020 | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:07:54 | |
Chief of Cardiology at the University of California San Francisco Dr. Jeff Olgin talks about a new COVID-19 mobile research study to track early symptoms, risk factors, and community transmission. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | 31 Mar 2020 | 00:08:35 | |
Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Upfront Healthcare Carrie Kozlowski, talks about how the digital platform has been able to respond to the needs of the healthcare system during the pandemic and quickly disseminate trusted information to patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, March 30, 2020 | 30 Mar 2020 | 00:09:57 | |
New York City Family Medicine Dr. Bertie Bregman is treating a lot of patients with COVID-19. He talks about how his practice has changed during the pandemic and what the future holds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, March 27, 2020 | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:09:41 | |
Steve Lefar with Strata Decision Technology discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic will impact hospital margins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, March, 26, 2020 | 26 Mar 2020 | 00:09:57 | |
Dr. Nick Zenarosa, CEO and founder of Texas-based Integrative Emergency Services, discusses challenges for emergency medicine doctors dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | 25 Mar 2020 | 00:10:00 | |
Dr. Farzad Mostashari, CEO and co-founder of Aledade talks about how primary care practices are struggling during the pandemic as patients stay home and cancel appointments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | 24 Mar 2020 | 00:07:25 | |
A rapid COVID-19 test is developed that gives results in less than an hour. One doctor shares a method to use one ventilator for multiple patients. And South Korea’s tiered care approach frees up hospital space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, March 23, 2020 | 23 Mar 2020 | 00:07:49 | |
Mount Sinai Health System's Chief Product Officer David Kerwar talks about how the New York City-based system adapted its digital flu screening tool for COVID-19. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, March 20, 2020 | 20 Mar 2020 | 00:06:40 | |
The number of COVID-19 climbs in the United States as testing ramps up. Health systems are asking congress for $100 billion in emergency assistance. And more coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, March 19, 2020 | 19 Mar 2020 | 00:10:01 | |
Dr. Asaf Bitton talks about the importance of social distancing and what Ariadne Labs is working on to help health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. And an update on the latest coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, May 17, 2024 | 17 May 2024 | 00:08:00 | |
The FDA approves self-collection screening for HPV. Eli Lilly reports promising results for its weekly insulin drug. And the country’s only tribal-affiliated medical school graduates its first class of physicians. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, March 18, 2020 | 18 Mar 2020 | 00:05:57 | |
A health system dedicates a hospital to treating COVID-19 patients. The government expands telehealth coverage for seniors. And hospitals are concerned about ventilator shortages. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, March 17, 2020 | 17 Mar 2020 | 00:08:28 | |
Chief Medical Officer of Zoom+Care Dr. Erik Vanderlip says the innovative urgent care chain is relying heavily on telemedicine during the coronavirus pandemic. And an update on the latest coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, March 16, 2020 | 16 Mar 2020 | 00:07:52 | |
Julie Barnes, founder of Maverick Health Policy, says the new health information sharing rules are as transformative to the health care industry as ATM was to the banking industry. And an update on the latest coronavirus news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, March 13, 2020 | 13 Mar 2020 | 00:06:57 | |
Delays in coronavirus testing may be masking the true number of cases. Presidential candidates criticize the Trump administration’s response to the pandemic. And many health systems are working with tech companies to store patient data. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, March 12, 2020 | 12 Mar 2020 | 00:08:07 | |
The coronavirus is now officially a pandemic. President Trump announces new travel restrictions for Americans to try and slow the spread of the disease. And Medicare plans to cap insulin costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, March 11, 2020 | 11 Mar 2020 | 00:06:46 | |
Diagnostic errors are the leading patient safety concern. The American Heart Association pulls aspirin displays. And public events are being canceled to slow the spread of coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tuesday, March 10, 2020 | 10 Mar 2020 | 00:07:20 | |
Patients will be able to get their healthcare data and share it with apps thanks to new data-sharing rules. Hospitals are bracing for an influx of coronavirus patients. And specialists are feeling pressure to accept lower rates or go out-of-network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Monday, March 9, 2020 | 09 Mar 2020 | 00:07:58 | |
Former U.S. Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra shares his thoughts on efforts by the Trump administration to ensure consumers have free access to all of their health data. And an update on the latest healthcare news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Friday, March 6, 2020 | 06 Mar 2020 | 00:07:18 | |
World health officials say it's time to pull out all the stops to fight the coronavirus. Lawmakers want more answers about Project Nightingale. And insurers are starting to pay doctors to help patients with their social needs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, March 5, 2020 | 05 Mar 2020 | 00:05:42 | |
Congress reached a deal on emergency coronavirus funding. Insurers and hospital stocks were up after Super Tuesday results. And a federal judge puts Medicaid work requirements in Michigan on hold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 16 May 2024 | 00:06:28 | |
Jefferson Health and Lehigh Valley Health Network sign an agreement to merge. Preliminary data shows a drop in overdose deaths in 2023. Marking the first decline in years. And Novo Nordisk will test whether its weight-loss drugs can help people with alcohol-related liver disease. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Wednesday, March 4, 2020 | 04 Mar 2020 | 00:06:17 | |
Health care was at the top of voters' minds on Super Tuesday. Alexa can now tell you about medication side effects. And UnitedHealth Group is offering low-cost plans if you see one of the company’s doctors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| March 3, 2020 | 03 Mar 2020 | 00:06:04 | |
The Supreme Court will hear the case challenging the Affordable Care Act before the 2020 election. President Trump is set to address new health IT rules at the HIMSS conference. And Washington authorities scramble to contain the spread of coronavirus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||