The Gist Healthcare Podcast

SCAN Health Plan wins its Medicare Advantage star ratings lawsuit against CMS. The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center acquires Washington Health System. And a new study highlights racial and ethnic disparities within Medicaid renewal procedural issues. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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HHS clarifies that Change Healthcare is responsible for data breach notifications – not individual providers. Structure Therapeutics reports that its oral GLP-1 drug led to weight loss in two small studies. And the FDA approves Moderna’s mRNA RSV vaccine for adults over 60. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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Novartis sues to block a Maryland law concerning contract pharmacies and the 340B drug pricing program. Hospitals find fault with CMS’ proposed Transforming Episode Accountability Model. And a new study examines the impact of cyberattacks on nearby unattacked hospitals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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Dollar General and Doc-Go halt their mobile health clinic program. The American Clinical Laboratory Association sues over the FDA’s final rule regulating laboratory-developed tests. And a new report says NIH-funded clinical trials often don't meet their racial & gender diversity enrollment goals. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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Hospital groups join a multi-sector plea to the FTC to delay a new ban on noncompetes. A new study ties weight-loss drug Wegovy to reduced risk for alcohol use disorder. And drugmaker Eli Lilly says it will spend billions of dollars to expand its GLP-1 production capacity. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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Recent congressional hearings zero in on healthcare consolidation. Nursing home trade groups sue over the Biden Administration’s new staffing mandate. And a new CDC analysis shows that stroke rates have been on the rise. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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Novo Nordisk reports that its GLP-1 drug Ozempic could help treat kidney disease. An advisory panel recommends the FDA approve Guardant Health’s colon cancer blood test. And Louisiana lawmakers vote to reclassify abortion pills as controlled dangerous substances. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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Another human bird flu case linked to dairy cows is reported in Michigan. Drugmakers win a court victory amid the legal battle over the 340-B Drug Pricing Program. And Los Angeles County launches a new plan for tackling medical debt. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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The Senate Judiciary Committee accuses drugmakers of abusing the patent system, causing prescription drug prices to soar. Patients denied emergency care can now file complaints directly to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. And a new study reports that many Americans are quitting weight-loss drugs before their health benefits kick in. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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An Health and Human Services agency announces a new cybersecurity protection program for hospitals. The Senate Finance Committee weighs in on Medicare physician payment reform. And UnitedHealth’s pharmacy benefit manager announces a new drug pricing model. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. 

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