Gist Healthcare Daily
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government implemented a rule that prevented states from removing people from Medicaid. But following the end of the public health emergency at the end of March 2023, states began the eligibility redetermination process. Since then, more than 19 million people have lost their Medicaid or CHIP coverage.
Jennifer Wagner, Director of Medicaid Eligibility and Enrollment at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, joins the podcast to talk more about what we’ve seen over the last year and what it could mean for future Medicaid policies.
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The Biden Administration streamlines the renewal and enrollment process for Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries. Walgreens will close more VillageMD clinics in the coming weeks, as it reports a nearly 6-billion dollar net loss in its second fiscal quarter. And, capping the cost of insulin lowered consumers’ out of pocket expenses but didn’t result in greater access to the drug, according to a new study. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.
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Optum will acquire the financially troubled Steward Health’s national physician group. The Supreme Court signals skepticism over arguments made challenging the FDA’s approval of a key drug used in medication abortions. And, Change Healthcare says its largest clearing house is operational after a February cyber attack. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.
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Congress unveils its $1.2 trillion spending bill with funding for the Department of Health and Human Services. New reports highlight errors with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and Oracle’s deployment of its electronic health record system. And, a new study finds that a majority of new physicians have faced sexual harassment. That’s coming up on today’s episode of Gist Healthcare Daily.
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Early last October, Providence Health unveiled Praia Health, its fourth, incubated technology. Praia utilizes what the Digital Innovation Group calls a digital flywheel to keep patients engaged with their care by personalizing individuals' health journeys and seamlessly connecting them t o the right services, products and resources.
On today’s episode, we hear the second half of JC’s conversation with Sara Vaezy, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Digital Officer for Providence, where they talk more about Praia’s value proposition to hospitals and the future of the health system’s digital strategy.
This conversation originally aired on October 16, 2023
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