The Gist Healthcare Podcast
Gist Healthcare Daily
The Gist Healthcare Podcast from Kaufman Hall delivers the top healthcare business and policy news in under 10 minutes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Host J. Carlisle Larsen gives you the “gist” of what’s happening in healthcare across the country so you can start your day informed. Subscribe and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 12, 2020 • 7min
Wednesday, February 12, 2020
While new surprise billing fixes are debated in congress, a new study finds 1 in 5 patients are getting these bills. And insurers have their own price transparency proposal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2020 • 6min
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
President Trump’s budget includes big Medicaid cuts. Authorities in multiple countries are looking into Google’s purchase of FitBit. And Utah is saving money on prescription drugs by paying for patients to get their scripts filled in Mexico. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 10, 2020 • 7min
Monday, February 10, 2020
With new surprise billing legislation, the debate about the practice is expected to heat up again. And the final health information sharing rules are expected soon. One expert tells Gist, the rules may be the biggest single health reform she’s ever seen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 7, 2020 • 6min
Friday, February 7, 2020
Experts say adding your own language to hospital contracts could offer some protection against surprise medical bills. A ban on certain types of e-cigarettes is now in effect. And Cigna boasts the lowest medical cost growth in the industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 6, 2020 • 6min
Thursday, February 6, 2020
A group of bipartisan health experts is out with a health care plan. The Supreme Court may again consider taking the case challenging the Affordable Care Act. And lawmakers want more control over the Innovation Center. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5, 2020 • 5min
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Health care providers are struggling to spend effectively on social services. The former CEO of Aetna is off the CVS Health board. And fewer people are visiting their primary care providers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 4, 2020 • 6min
Tuesday, February 4, 2020
Pharmacists at big retail chains say crushing workloads are put patient safety at risk. The number of nurse practitioners has more than doubled in the last decade. And Humana opens more primary care clinics with a large private equity investment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 3, 2020 • 6min
Monday, February 3, 2020
New federal regulations around the way states finance their Medicaid programs could have huge implications. Partner at policy advisory firm Manatt Health Anne Karl explains just how much hospitals and states stand to lose. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 31, 2020 • 8min
Friday, January 31, 2020
The federal government is offering states more flexibility on Medicaid in exchange for limited funding. The coronavirus is now an official public health emergency. And Americans are living longer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 30, 2020 • 7min
Thursday, January 30, 2020
Close to 8,000 health care workers go on strike in Seattle disrupting patient care and costing the hospital millions. And some lawmakers are renewing calls for legislation to address surprise billing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
