The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Legislation 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.

The 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.

Hospitals 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 more information.

A 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.

Providers 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.

A 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.

Burnout 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.

More 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.

Drug 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.

After 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.