The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Prescription 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.

California 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.

WeightWatchers 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.

Steve Cagle, CEO of Clearwater, discusses the impact of ransomware attacks on healthcare systems, highlighting the need for cybersecurity measures. Topics include vulnerabilities in hospital systems, financial implications of cyber attacks, and the role of CEOs in mitigating cybersecurity risks. Strategies for improving hospital cybersecurity are also explored.

Walgreens 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 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.

Walmart 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.

Drug 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.

Medicare 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.

The 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 more information.