The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Miami, Florida-based CareMax, a value-based care company, is acquiring Dallas-based Steward Health Care System’s Medicare value-based care business. In response to the recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, and Buffalo, New York, Kaiser Permanente is establishing a Center for Gun Violence Research and Education. And a new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine finds pulse oximetry devices, which are less accurate at measuring blood oxygen levels in patients of color, may have led to delayed covid care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CVS launches a virtual primary care service for Aetna and Caremark members. Medicare Part B premiums will stay flat, despite the agency’s decision to limit coverage of controversial and expensive Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm to beneficiaries in clinical trials. And the American Medical Association opposes a bill that would require training on opioid use disorder treatment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the final episode in our series about healthcare platforms, we’ll hear from Seth Joseph, managing director at consulting firm Summit Health. Despite the common perception that platform businesses are overnight success stories, he says actually been a slower road for most to gain traction and realize growth. This episode was originally published in March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third episode in our series on the growing popularity of the platform strategy, we hear from Derek Streat, CEO of health tech company DexCare. The Providence spinout is now offering its digital operating system to other health systems to help connect point solutions.This episode was originally published in March 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the second episode of our platform series, Gist Healthcare co-founders Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz, MD discuss how health systems are vertically integrating to create care ecosystems to build consumer loyalty and fend off competition from disruptors.This episode was originally published in February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is the first in a four-part series on the growing popularity of the “platform” business model in healthcare, and what it might mean for the industry. In this episode we hear from consultants Vince Kuraitis and Dr. Randy Williams, who advise healthcare companies on platform strategy, about the current state of the market.This episode was originally published in February 2022. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Experts are stumped about a recent pediatric hepatitis outbreak. The FDA tries to redefine the word “healthy” as it considers adding a new label to food that meets federal dietary guidelines. And long-lasting injectable drugs can help treat addiction and mental illness— but the price tag is steep. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The formula shortage lands two children in the hospital. The insurance industry calls for more transparency on private equity healthcare deals. And states pass laws preventing how hospitals can alter visitor policies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Humana expands its senior-focused primary care clinics through a new joint venture with a private equity firm. Kaiser Health News reports state and local health departments are slow to spend federal COVID relief dollars aimed at reducing health disparities. And the FDA approves the first at-home test for multiple respiratory viruses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration plans to extend the public health emergency this week. The Tennessee nurse convicted of negligent homicide for a fatal medication error is sentenced to three years’ probation. And federal and state scrutiny of non-compete agreements increases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.