The Gist Healthcare Podcast

A Republican Senator has introduced a new bill that would unwind some future Medicaid cuts. A federal judge has struck down a Biden-era rule that would have barred medical debt from credit reports. And, new research finds no link between aluminum in childhood vaccines and increased risk of certain disorders. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  

The Department of Health and Human Services resumes layoffs following a recent Supreme Court ruling. Physicians could see a Medicare pay increase in a CMS proposed rule.  And, shareholders approve Walgreens go-private deal with a private equity company. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  

The healthcare industry will see roughly $1 trillion in federal spending cuts over the next decade now that H.R. 1—better known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—has been signed into law. Michael McAuliff of Modern Healthcare joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to discuss how the proposed cuts to Medicaid evolved from a wish list item for policymakers to law, and how lawmakers have responded.   You can read Michael’s article about how providers and payers are preparing for those cuts here.  

The Department of Health and Human Services has canceled a planned meeting of the US Preventive Services Task Force. The number of measles cases hits a 30-year high after being eliminated in the United States. And, a Senate committee advanced President Trump’s nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  

The Senate has passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, which includes significant cuts to Medicaid. The Supreme Court upholds the Affordable Care Act’s preventive services mandate. And, Novo Nordisk inks a new direct-to-consumer partnership. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  

Hospital at home programs have been around for years but gained popularity during the pandemic. While HaH has long been tailored for adults—mainly seniors—some hospitals are experimenting with programs that allow other patients to receive acute care at home, including Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital which piloted a first-in-the-nation hospital at home program. Stefanie Reed, DO, who serves as the Medical Director of the program, joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to talk more about what they’ve learned since launching the program and the outcomes of the pilot.  

Medicaid cuts and other healthcare provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill have been struck by the Senate parliamentarian. President Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testifies in front of a Senate panel. And, health insurers promise reforms to prior authorization procedures. Those stories coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  

The Trump Administration narrows the enrollment window for purchasing Affordable Care Act coverage and limits eligibility. Medicare will likely be insolvent three years earlier than anticipated, according to the program’s trustees' report. And, Ascension announces it will purchase ambulatory surgical services organization AmSurg. Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.  

A federal judge rules that the abrupt cancellation of National Institutes of Health research grants was illegal and likely discriminatory. A new report finds there may be an additional 16,000 preventable deaths related to proposed cuts to Medicaid. And, a recent cyberattack on a healthcare vendor exposes the private health data of more than five million people. Those stories on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.