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The Gist Healthcare Podcast

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1259 episodes

7 hours ago

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.

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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.

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Episodes (20/1259)

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, October 31, 2025

Millions of Americans relying on food assistance could lose benefits as the government shutdown continues. A new study explores how proposed H-1B visa changes may affect staffing in rural hospitals. Plus, a court ruling dismisses a case from nurse practitioners challenging the definition of “doctor.” All that and more on today’s episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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5 days ago

7 minutes 13 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Texas files suit against the maker of Tylenol, alleging hidden autism risks. Furloughed CMS employees are called back to manage Medicare and ACA enrollment. And Cigna takes a new approach to drug pricing by moving away from rebates. Hear these stories and more on The Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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1 week ago

7 minutes 41 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Monday October 27, 2025

In this episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast, the nation’s second-largest measles outbreak continues to expand along the Arizona–Utah border. Family job-based health insurance premiums hit an average of $27,000 in 2025, while UnitedHealth Group launches an AI tool designed to accelerate medical claims processing.

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1 week ago

7 minutes 55 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, October 24, 2025

Moderate House Republicans are urging Speaker Mike Johnson to take up the issue of expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits once the shutdown ends. A new poll shows declining trust in President Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., while DocGo moves to acquire SteadyMD. Those stories and more on The Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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1 week ago

8 minutes 46 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

In today’s episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast, we look at three headlines shaping healthcare this week: rising 2026 ACA exchange prices, California’s plan to sell its own insulin, and Prospect Medical Holdings’ move to sell more hospitals.

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2 weeks ago

7 minutes 56 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Why Pregnant Women Are Still Missing From Drug Trials and Why It Matters Now

For decades, pregnant women have been excluded from most clinical drug trials. The policy was meant to protect mothers and babies, but it has left major gaps in medical knowledge. Now, renewed debate over the safety of common medicines like Tylenol has brought those gaps into sharp focus.

In this episode, STAT News reporter Lizzy Lawrence joins host J. Carlisle Larsen to discuss how history, politics, and caution shaped the science of pregnancy, and what it will take to ensure women are fully included in research that affects their health.

You can read her piece here.

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3 weeks ago

13 minutes 38 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, October 10, 2025

In today’s episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast, we look at headlines making waves in the industry: Qualtrics’ plan to acquire Press Ganey Forsta in a multibillion-dollar deal, new polling that shows a decline in public trust in the CDC, and a report revealing that some potentially unnecessary back surgeries have cost Medicare nearly $2 billion over three years.

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3 weeks ago

7 minutes 11 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

In this episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast, President Trump signals that he's open to healthcare discussions with Democratic lawmakers as part of efforts to end the government shutdown. General Catalyst’s HATCo has finalized its acquisition of Summa Health. And the CDC approves new vaccine recommendations.

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4 weeks ago

8 minutes 23 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

In this episode of The Gist Healthcare Podcast, we cover the political fight over extending Affordable Care Act tax credits as lawmakers avert a shutdown. The Trump administration has reached a deal with Pfizer to lower drug costs in the United States. And dueling lawsuits reflect how competition is intensifying in the AI healthcare space.

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1 month ago

7 minutes 16 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Monday, September 29, 2025

President Trump is expected to propose changes to the nation’s largest work visa program, with implications for healthcare staffing. A CMS pilot adding prior authorizations to traditional Medicare is facing pushback from Congressional leaders. A major medical supply manufacturer is reportedly planning a high-profile IPO next month. More on these stories in today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.

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1 month ago

9 minutes 40 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, September 26, 2025

On today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, the CDC’s top vaccine panel prepares to vote as questions grow around future access. Privia Health expands further into value-based care with a new deal to acquire Evolent’s ACO business. And a new report explores why more hospitals are closing in urban areas.

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1 month ago

8 minutes 31 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

In today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, we look at three headlines making waves in the industry: the Trump administration’s claim of a connection between Tylenol use during pregnancy and conditions such as autism and ADHD, CVS’s Omnicare division filing for bankruptcy protection, and VillageMD will sell more than 30 of its Texas clinics.

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1 month ago

9 minutes 42 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

ENCORE: Behind the scenes of The Pitt: A physician’s take on bringing accuracy to TV medicine

One of this year’s most talked-about shows is The Pitt, a critically acclaimed HBO Max medical drama starring Noah Wyle of ER fame. Touted as one of the most realistic portrayals of an emergency department, the series recently earned multiple Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Drama Series and Best Lead Actor.

In this episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast, host J. Carlisle Larsen speaks with Sylvia Owusu-Ansah, MD, a medical consultant for the show who helped shape key storylines. Dr. Owusu-Ansah is an associate professor of pediatrics and emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and serves as director of EMS at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.

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1 month ago

18 minutes 36 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, September 19, 2025

House Republicans propose a stop-gap funding bill that includes continued telehealth flexibilities but avoids addressing Affordable Care Act subsidies. Health insurers say they’ll continue to cover vaccines, even as questions remain around long-term access. And Kaiser Permanente expands into a new market through a joint venture. All that and more on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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1 month ago

7 minutes 6 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, September 17, 2025

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has opened applications for the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has appointed new members to a key CDC vaccine advisory panel. Plus, a new report reveals just 5% of plastic medical waste is currently recycled. These stories and more coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare podcast.

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1 month ago

7 minutes 43 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, September 5, 2025

Several states have announced they’ll create their own vaccine distribution guidelines as confusion continues at the federal level. Telehealth company Remedy Meds is set to acquire its rival, Thirty Madison. And a new study shows that the No Surprises Act helped lower out-of-pocket healthcare costs for consumers.

Those stories coming up on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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2 months ago

10 minutes 34 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, September 3, 2025

Senator Bill Cassidy urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to delay an upcoming advisory panel meeting following leadership changes at the agency. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services reports that accountable care organizations generated more than $2 billion in savings for Medicare last year. And Cigna’s Evernorth announces a major investment in a former Walgreens-owned company. Those stories—and more—on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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2 months ago

8 minutes 24 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Friday, August 29, 2025

The newly confirmed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is out of her role amid reported disagreements with leaders at Health and Human Services over COVID-19 vaccine guidance. Walgreens has officially transitioned to a privately held company. And, a new survey reveals a growing shortage of qualified physicians available for hire. Those stories on today's episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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2 months ago

8 minutes 8 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

A federal judge has halted recent changes to the Affordable Care Act exchanges. More Medicare patients are leaving the hospital against medical advice, according to a new report. And satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans is falling, fueled in part by declining trust. These stories and more are on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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2 months ago

8 minutes 24 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

Monday, August 25, 2025

The Department of Health and Human Services announces plans to start an advisory committee to help reimagine federal health insurance programs. A federal court ruling strikes down a Medicare Advantage marketing rule introduced during the Biden administration. And, Johnson & Johnson commits to a major investment aimed at strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing. Those stories—and more—on today’s episode of the Gist Healthcare Podcast.

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2 months ago

7 minutes 12 seconds

The Gist Healthcare Podcast

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.

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