A federal judge partially dismisses a lawsuit accusing a private equity firm of suppressing competition in the anesthesia market. New analyses of clinical trial results show Wegovy users kept weight off for years. And U.S. News and World Report puts out its first ambulatory surgery center ratings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ascension confirms its ongoing cyber event was a ransomware attack. CMS extends Medicaid unwinding waivers for states into 2025. And MultiPlan faces another lawsuit accusing it of colluding with insurers on provider reimbursement rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration is planning to issue cybersecurity standards for hospitals. The DOJ forms a new task force focused on anti-competitive behavior in healthcare. And a new survey shows most Americans want Medicare to cover weight-loss drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nonprofit health system Ascension reports a cyber incident. A U.S. House committee advances a bill extending telehealth and hospital-at-home care. And CMS proposes a new mandatory model for kidney transplants. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Steward Health Care puts its hospitals up for sale after its bankruptcy filing. The human risk for bird flu remains low in the US. But 2 human infections raise questions about pandemic readiness. And the Biden Administration faces a lawsuit over a rule barring gender identity discrimination in healthcare. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walgreens will partner with a major drugmaker on a GLP-1 clinical trial. Oregon is helping Medicaid patients prepare for the health impacts of climate change. And new long-acting HIV therapies could change prevention and treatment. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hospital operator Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. An effort to expand Medicaid in Mississippi collapses. And MultiPlan faces mounting legal troubles and potential federal scrutiny over allegations of health care price fixing. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HHS expands access to the ACA health insurance market to Dreamers lacking coverage. Pregnancy-related deaths are on the decline. But some physicians still have concerns. And data shows that community health centers are taking a hit from the Medicaid redetermination process. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The HHS Office for Civil Rights updates a disability rights rule. UnitedHealthcare and Walmart are ending their shared Medicare Advantage plan. And a federal judge rules against drugmakers in their Medicare drug price negotiation challenge. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

UnitedHealth Group’s CEO testifies before Congress about the Change Healthcare cyberattack. An expert panel issues new recommendations for breast cancer screenings. And a federal judge rules that state health plans must cover gender-affirming care. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Walmart is closing all of its health centers... as well as its virtual care platform. The Food and Drug Administration moves to regulate laboratory developed tests.  And hospitals no longer have to report COVID-19 data to the federal government. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The White House puts a menthol cigarette ban on the back burner. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issues a final rule strengthening the Affordable Care Act’s sex discrimination protections. And the Federal Trade Commission restricts digital health apps’ sharing of personal data. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Senate committee is investigating the cost of popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs. Kaiser Permanente reports a data breach that impacts more than 13 million people. And a new study examines why nurses are calling it quits on healthcare jobs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. Supreme Court seemed split after oral arguments in a case involving the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act. The FTC said it will consider cybersecurity when evaluating potential mergers. And Walgreens announced a new $24-billion specialty pharmacy business. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule banning noncompetes nationwide. CMS issued a rule finalizing staffing minimums for nursing homes. And a recent Congressional Budget Office report digs into Medicare ACO cost savings. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United-Health Group confirms it paid a ransom following the Change Healthcare cyberattack. CMS finalizes a Medicaid rule to improve access to home-based care and increase transparency. And a CDC report examines barriers patients face in getting mammograms. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMS proposes a first-of-its-kind initiative addressing greenhouse gas emissions from hospitals. A new study analyzes telehealth’s impact on quality of care and spending. And cancer-detecting blood tests are gaining momentum. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Biden Administration released a final rule on the 340B Drug Pricing Program administrative dispute resolution process. The federal government has created a healthcare anti-trust reporting portal for the public. And a major cancer institute has retracted several research studies. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trials show promising results that weight-loss drug Zepbound also helps with sleep apnea. Physician assistants get an initial win in a job title rebrand. And racial health disparities continue to be an issue in every state. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Insurer Elevance Health partners with a private equity firm to launch a new primary care company. Telehealth startup Cerebral is under a federal order to limit its use of sharing sensitive customer health data. And Indiana joins a growing list of states with laws requiring advance notice of healthcare transactions. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hackers begin leaking Change Healthcare data as Congress prepares for hearings on the cyberattack. More prior authorization changes could be on the way.  And CVS plans to open Oak Street Health clinics at its retail pharmacy stores. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quarter of adults dropped from Medicaid report now being uninsured. Drug shortages in the U.S. hit an all-time high. And a study questions fast-tracking federal approval of cancer drugs. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medicare anticipates spending billions on a new Alzheimer drug. A new study examines the effects of medical debt relief. And gender and race disparities continue to impact heart transplant acceptance rates. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CMS proposes a modest increase to inpatient payments for fiscal year 2025. Walgreens-backed VillageMD has a new president. And cancer cases are on the rise among young people. But why? That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.