The Gist Healthcare Podcast
Gist Healthcare Daily
The Gist Healthcare Podcast from Kaufman Hall delivers the top healthcare business and policy news in under 10 minutes every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Host J. Carlisle Larsen gives you the “gist” of what’s happening in healthcare across the country so you can start your day informed. Subscribe and listen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nov 5, 2021 • 7min
Friday, November 5, 2021
17 million healthcare workers need to be fully vaccinated by early January. Coverage expansion plans for 12 Medicaid holdout states could be a big boost to hospital bottom lines. And add CVS Health to the list of non-traditional physician employers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 4, 2021 • 7min
Thursday, November 4, 2021
Tennessee lawmakers try to limit the power of the state’s medical board to discipline physicians. CMS boosts outpatient and home health payments, but some physicians will see a pay cut in 2022. And more COVID vaccine mandates go into effect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 3, 2021 • 6min
Wednesday, November 3, 2021
Democrats say they have reached a deal to address drug prices. A California judge sides with pharmaceutical companies in opioid litigation. And more women than men are using telehealth services. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 2, 2021 • 6min
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
It’s November and that means open enrollment season for ACA plans. The Texas Medical Association challenges new surprise billing rules in court. And as vaccines become available for kids, when will we return to normal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 1, 2021 • 9min
Dentist says not adding dental benefits to Medicare is a 'missed opportunity'
Bids to add dental coverage to Medicare seem to be out of President Biden's new social spending framework. With the Medicare population is expected to grow by a third over the next decade as Baby Boomers turn 65, Oregon dentist Dr. Kaz Rafia says not adding dental coverage was a missed opportunity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 29, 2021 • 6min
Friday, October 29, 2021
Dental and vision benefits for seniors and prescription drug pricing reforms are out of President Biden’s social spending plan. Senators in Brazil want to charge the country’s president with crimes against humanity for how he has handled COVID-19. And the FTC is cracking down on smaller M&A deals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 28, 2021 • 6min
Thursday, October 28, 2021
LifePoint Health and Kindred Healthcare are spinning off a new hospital company. Merck signs a licensing deal to let companies countries produce its antiviral covid pill. And health systems are starting new ventures to compete with electronic health record giants. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 27, 2021 • 6min
Wednesday, October 27, 2021
Elementary school kids are one step closer to getting COVID vaccines. Utah hospitals call on people to donate unused crutches amid supply shortages. And two new players launch pharmacy benefit managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 26, 2021 • 7min
Tuesday, October 26, 2021
Today an FDA panel is deciding whether to recommend Pfizer’s covid vaccine for young kids. Northeastern states pass new laws limiting nursing home profits. And several states reject bids to expand advanced practice providers' scope of practice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 25, 2021 • 12min
The investor landgrab for physician practices
In the final episode of our series exploring investor acquisitions of physician practices, we’ll look at the hospital-based physician market, including emergency physicians, hospitalists, and anesthesiologists, which private equity firms started rolling up in the early 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
