The Gist Healthcare Podcast

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humana announces it will leave the employer insurance market. The merger between Trinity Health’s MercyOne and Genesis Health System is expected to close next week. And, the popularity of prescription drugs that can be used off-label for weight loss–like Ozempic–is causing a shortage for people with type 2 diabetes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amazon finalizes its purchase of primary care provider One Medical. Medicare Advantage grew last year but at a slightly slower rate than in previous years. And, a new survey examines the surge hospitals saw in 2022 payroll spending. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 60% of Medicaid beneficiaries are unaware that state redeterminations are on the horizon. The U.S. Department of Justice has withdrawn three antitrust policies related to the healthcare industry. And, according to new research, we have not seen an uptick in the number of cancer cases as Americans postponed screenings due to COVID--at least not yet. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A proposed merger between SUNY Upstate Medical School and Crouse Health System in Syracuse, New York has been called off. UnitedHealth is close to finalizing its acquisition of home care company LHC Group. And, Senate lawmakers raise the alarm over a potential healthcare worker shortage at a recent committee hearing. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new national survey from strategic healthcare communications consulting firm Jarrard Inc. examines how the public currently perceives hospitals and their business practices. On today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily, Executive Chairman David Jarrard joins to discuss the results of the survey and what action steps hospitals should be considering.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A joint FDA advisory panel recommends Narcan nasal spray be available over the counter. Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine will remain free for U.S.  consumers. And, physicians can try a new AI tool to help with some administrative tasks. 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 announces three new drug pricing models. State Attorneys General gear up for a fight over abortion pill access. And, South Dakota becomes the second state this year to ban gender-affirming care for transgender minors. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services have pushed back their proposed merger by two months. The CDC raises new mental health concerns for teenage girls. And, the Biden Administration wants nursing homes to disclose whether they’re backed by private equity. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some Kansas lawmakers want to see the state become the latest to expand Medicaid. The Biden administration allows states to use Medicaid funds for food. Johns Hopkins University will sunset its influential COVID-19 tracking dashboard. And, a brief update on the surprise billing arbitration process. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.