Weekly Gist Archive - Gist Healthcare

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July 23

The Weekly Gist: The Wacky Olympic Stories Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD

As the Delta variant continues to pick up steam, hospitals are urged to mandate COVID vaccinations for their employees. Meanwhile, Medicare shares both good and bad news on future hospital reimbursement.

Reading time: 10 minutes

July 16

The Weekly Gist: The Delta Workout Plan Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD

Senate Democrats announce a $3.5T budget plan that expands Medicare benefits, extends coverage subsidies, and aims to close the Medicaid gap. Meanwhile, Medicare extends telemedicine payments through 2023.

Reading time: 10 minutes

July 02

The Weekly Gist: The Tiddlywink Testing Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD

The Supreme Court allows site-neutral payment policies to proceed, and implementation of the ban on surprise billing begins. Meanwhile, a leading hospital at home innovator is acquired by a major home-care provider.

Reading time: 10 minutes

June 18

The Weekly Gist: The Father’s Day Footie Fiesta Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD

For the third time, the US Supreme Court rejected a challenge to the 2010 Affordable Care Act, this time by an even wider margin. Meanwhile, another health system mega-merger takes shape in Michigan.

Reading time: 10 minutes

June 11

The Weekly Gist: The Tapas Box Blues Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD

The FDA approves a major new Alzheimer's drug, despite concerns over its efficacy and enormous price tag. Meanwhile, a major health insurer delays a controversial new payment policy.

Reading time: 10 minutes