Search Sort by Newest to OldestOldest to NewestRelevanceA-ZZ-A Gist Weekly: September 5, 2025 Turmoil in the nation’s public health agency leads to turmoil in vaccine policy, Medicare dips its toes into the prior-authorization waters. Brief Gist Weekly: August 1, 2025 UnitedHealth’s difficulties continue, more doctors exit traditional Medicare, troubling new report on hospital safety reporting Brief Gist Weekly: October 11, 2024 VP Harris proposes that Medicare cover home health aides, four health systems launch a new company, and CMS releases its initial list for $2 generic drugs. Brief Gist Weekly: October 4, 2024 CMS raises the bar for MA plan quality ratings, CVS announces corporate layoffs, and California passes healthcare AI legislation. Brief Gist Weekly: May 31, 2024 Ozempic trial shows the drug slows kidney disease progression, a blood-based colorectal cancer test is endorsed for FDA approval, and nursing home trade groups sue over the new staffing mandate. Brief Gist Weekly: May 24, 2024 Telehealth company Hims & Hers unveils $199 weight-loss shots, CMS launches an emergency care complaint portal for patients, and the Senate Finance Committee signals interest in Medicare physician payment reforms. Brief
Gist Weekly: September 5, 2025 Turmoil in the nation’s public health agency leads to turmoil in vaccine policy, Medicare dips its toes into the prior-authorization waters. Brief
Gist Weekly: August 1, 2025 UnitedHealth’s difficulties continue, more doctors exit traditional Medicare, troubling new report on hospital safety reporting Brief
Gist Weekly: October 11, 2024 VP Harris proposes that Medicare cover home health aides, four health systems launch a new company, and CMS releases its initial list for $2 generic drugs. Brief
Gist Weekly: October 4, 2024 CMS raises the bar for MA plan quality ratings, CVS announces corporate layoffs, and California passes healthcare AI legislation. Brief
Gist Weekly: May 31, 2024 Ozempic trial shows the drug slows kidney disease progression, a blood-based colorectal cancer test is endorsed for FDA approval, and nursing home trade groups sue over the new staffing mandate. Brief
Gist Weekly: May 24, 2024 Telehealth company Hims & Hers unveils $199 weight-loss shots, CMS launches an emergency care complaint portal for patients, and the Senate Finance Committee signals interest in Medicare physician payment reforms. Brief