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Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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President Trump nominates acting Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez for the permanent role. Cigna finalizes the sale of its Medicare Advantage business in a multibillion dollar deal. And, a new survey finds that a sizeable number of healthcare leaders plan to leave their organizations within the year. We’ll get those stories—and more—coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.
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Friday, May 30, 2025
06:34|The Trump Administration updates its hospital price transparency rules and seeks public input. The Department of Health and Human Services narrows its COVID-19 vaccine guidance. And ChristianaCare will purchase five Crozer Health facilities. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.Wednesday, May 28, 2025
08:41|A judge blocks the Trump Administration’s reduction-in-force executive order, which includes the Department of Health and Human Services. Virtual physical therapy company Hinge Health has a big IPO. And, a new white paper finds a significant increase in the number of Americans taking blockbuster GLP-1 drugs to manage overweight or obesity. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.Friday, May 23, 2025
07:35|Investment banks downgrade UnitedHealth Group amid ongoing challenges. The Food and Drug Administration changes its COVID-19 guidelines, restricting the shots to certain at-risk groups. And, Cigna’s Evernorth subsidiary will cap the cost of pricy weight loss drugs for members. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare podcast.Wednesday, May 21, 2025
08:07|The House Budget Committee moves forward a tax bill with significant cuts to Medicaid. Pennsylvania's governor calls for more oversight of private equity healthcare deals following the closure of Crozer Health. And, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals buys 23andme’s assets for $256 million. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.
Friday, May 2, 2025
08:13|The United States Supreme Court rules against hospitals in an ongoing case about disproportionate share hospital payments. Aetna announces it will leave the healthcare exchanges. And, Novo Nordisk is partnering with telehealth companies to expand access to its GLP-1 drugs. Those stories and more coming up on today's episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
09:41|The Department of Health and Human Services is facing another legal challenge over its decision to cut funding for public health initiatives. More nurses say they plan to leave the field due to stress and burnout. And, a new study finds that Medicare Part D coverage of popular weight loss drugs could raise costs by billions of dollars. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.
Monday, April 28, 2025
08:30|The Senate HELP committee report calls for reforms within the 340B drug discount program. Blue Shield of California leaked health data of nearly 5-million members to Google. And, measles misinformation is on the rise nationwide, according to a new poll. That's coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.
Friday, April 25, 2025
08:37|The newly established, so-called Department of Government Efficiency is reportedly freezing healthcare grants. Eli Lilly sues telehealth companies over compounded versions of its popular weight loss drug. And, Walgreens settles a case from the federal government in the ongoing opioid crisis. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
07:46|The Supreme Court hears arguments in a case challenging a core part of the Affordable Care Act. Arkansas implements a first-in-the-nation law banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning pharmacies. And, Eli Lilly announces a new oral GLP-1 drug that was successful in lowering blood sugar and weight loss. Those stories and more coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.