The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Burnout is prevalent among healthcare workers. In this week’s Monday interview, 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. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

North Carolina could become the latest state to expand Medicaid. Minnesota lawmakers weigh opening its state-run insurance plan to all residents. And, National Health Service nurses and ambulance service staff strike in the United Kingdom. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Biden targeted drug costs and potential threats to Medicare in his 2023 State of the Union Address earlier this week. A new study looks at the number of excess physician deaths early in the pandemic. And, the labor market added 58,000 healthcare jobs last month. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CVS is acquiring primary care provider Oak Street Health in a deal worth $10.6 billion. A judge strikes down key parts of the surprise billing arbitration process. And, a potential treatment for RSV may be out of reach for kids in need. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.Note: This episode has been updated to reflect that the CVS Health/Oak Street Health deal was officially announced Wednesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 35 million prior authorization requests were sent to Medicare Advantage plans in 2021, according to a new study.  Some health experts are calling for the FDA to review its accelerated approval process for Alzheimer’s drugs. And, states are investigating changing scope of practice laws to ease current healthcare staffing woes. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 53% of physicians in the United States 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 piloting with platforms to support the mental health wellbeing of its 36,000 employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A federal court rules in favor of three drugmakers this week in the ongoing legal fight over the federal 340B drug discount program. CMS releases its proposed pay rate for 2024 Medicare Advantage plans. And, 20 state Attorneys General warn CVS and Walgreens against selling abortion pills. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issues a final rule on how it will audit Medicare Advantage insurers. The Biden Administration proposes rolling back employers’ moral opt-out to the Affordable Care Act contraceptive mandate. And, the Federal Trade Commission orders prescription drug price-tracking company GoodRX to stop sharing patient data with advertisers. 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 it will end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies in May.  =More states move to reduce prior authorization requirements for physicians. And, more medical schools are pulling out of U.S. News’ annual rankings. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s office has asked Sanford Health and Fairview Health Services to delay their proposed $14 billion merger.  The FDA is proposing a change that would loosen restrictions on blood donations from gay and bisexual men. And, CVS and Walmart are scaling back pharmacy hours due to a staffing shortage. That's coming up on today's episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.