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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May 5, 2021 • 6min
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
President Biden wants 70 percent of American adults to get at least one vaccine dose by July 4. CVS Health is continuing to expand its care delivery business. And regulators are starting to fleshing out the details of the surprise billing protections. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 4, 2021 • 7min
Tuesday, May 4, 2021
There’s doubt that the US will reach herd immunity, because of vaccine hesitancy and more contagious variants. Insurers were more profitable in 2020 despite paying for COVID-19 testing and treatment. And companies are overwhelmed by all the digital health options Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 3, 2021 • 11min
Physician enablement company Privia Health goes public
Virginia-based Privia Health, one of a growing number of high-profile “physician enablement” firms that helps practices improve operations and transition to value-based care delivery, held its initial public offering this week. CEO Shawn Morris discusses how the company plans to grow. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 30, 2021 • 7min
Friday, July 30, 2021
New York is planning to fully reopen on July 1. The FDA announced a ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. And employers say it’s time the government helps control healthcare costs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 29, 2021 • 6min
Thursday, April 29, 2021
President Biden's American Families Plan doesn’t include drug pricing legislation, a priority of many Congressional Democrats. CMS is proposing an inpatient rate bump for hospitals next year. And the American Medical Association calls for states to stop banning gender-affirming care for transgender kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 28, 2021 • 6min
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Colorado lawmakers are bringing back a public option proposal. In West Virginia, young adults can get a COVID vaccine and a savings bond. And a new study in mice provides evidence that an old drug might help people heal from surgeries without a scar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 27, 2021 • 7min
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
The US is sharing millions of AstraZeneca vaccine doses with other countries. Private equity firms are rolling up veterinary practices in the United Kingdom. And Accolade announces plans to acquire telehealth company PlushCare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2021 • 11min
Olive brings AI to the hospital
Sean Lane, CEO of healthcare software company Olive, discusses how the company uses artificial intelligence to automate repetitive processes for hospital systems. The technology has been deployed in more than 600 hospitals across the country. This episode is a rerun and was initially published in November. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2021 • 6min
Friday, April 23, 2021
A CDC committee will decide whether to resume the Johnson & Johnson vaccine rollout. A KFF and Washington Post poll finds 3 in 10 healthcare workers are considering leaving the profession because of the pandemic. And Democrats plan to add more healthcare provisions to the upcoming infrastructure bill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 22, 2021 • 6min
Thursday, April 22, 2021
The country has administered 200 million shots but in some places, demand is falling. Insurer Oscar Health launched its tech platform, called +Oscar, for payers and providers. And UVA Health says it will drop a long backlog of lawsuits against patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
