The Gist Healthcare Podcast

On 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.

A 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.

The 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 if the ban goes into effect.This interview originally aired on February 27, 2023 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On 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.

Healthcare 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.

The 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.

The 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.

An 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.

On 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.

CMS 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.