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"The average marketplace deductible grew by about $1,000 per person in 2026. Premium payments increased by an average of 58%... We might be seeing the death throes of the fully insured market."Welcome back to Last Month in Healthcare! This month, Spencer, Nathaniel, and special guest Jonathan Lopez break down the most impactful healthcare headlines and regulatory shifts from May 2026.The episode kicks off with a discussion on the sudden resignation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary following reported clashes with the food, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries. From there, the guys dive into the shocking 58% premium hikes and 37% deductible increases hitting the ACA marketplace as carriers like Cigna exit the space.Finally, Spencer and Jonathan play a World Cup-themed game guessing the cost of medical procedures across different North American cities and answer a listener question about Cost Plus Drugs and the rise of direct-to-consumer pharmacy models.If you'd like your question answered on next month's episode, call/text 469-213-6381 and leave us a voicemail/text.Thank you to our sponsor, Walk On Clinic. This month, we shared a tragic reminder to our listeners on the critical importance of early cancer detection and proactive primary care. To hear Chris's brother-in-law's music, tune in here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1SKw4DO9FNLjcZDb5Q81q4?si=Dwpuz2wOTRawhMDfR5NIsAEpisode Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Importance of Early Detection & Walk-On Clinic(00:02:30) Dr. Marty Makary Resigns as FDA Commissioner(00:04:37) ACA Marketplace Premiums Skyrocket by 58%(00:07:51) HR 8163: Stopping the Squeeze on Physician Reimbursements(00:12:34) Harvard Study: AI Outperforms Doctors in ER Triage(00:14:53) The FDA's Push for Hospital-at-Home Devices(00:17:18) Game: Guess the Procedure Cost (World Cup Edition)(00:21:22) Ask Spencer Anything: Cost Plus Drugs & D2C Pharmacies

"The average marketplace deductible grew by about $1,000 per person in 2026. Premium payments increased by an average of 58%... We might be seeing the death throes of the fully insured market."Welcome back to Last Month in Healthcare! This month, Spencer, Nathaniel, and special guest Jonathan Lopez break down the most impactful healthcare headlines and regulatory shifts from May 2026.The episode kicks off with a discussion on the sudden resignation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary following reported clashes with the food, tobacco, and pharmaceutical industries. From there, the guys dive into the shocking 58% premium hikes and 37% deductible increases hitting the ACA marketplace as carriers like Cigna exit the space.Finally, Spencer and Jonathan play a World Cup-themed game guessing the cost of medical procedures across different North American cities and answer a listener question about Cost Plus Drugs and the rise of direct-to-consumer pharmacy models.If you'd like your question answered on next month's episode, call/text 469-213-6381 and leave us a voicemail/text.Thank you to our sponsor, Walk On Clinic. This month, we shared a tragic reminder to our listeners on the critical importance of early cancer detection and proactive primary care. To hear Chris's brother-in-law's music, tune in here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1SKw4DO9FNLjcZDb5Q81q4?si=Dwpuz2wOTRawhMDfR5NIsAEpisode Chapters:(00:00:00) Intro: The Importance of Early Detection & Walk-On Clinic(00:02:30) Dr. Marty Makary Resigns as FDA Commissioner(00:04:37) ACA Marketplace Premiums Skyrocket by 58%(00:07:51) HR 8163: Stopping the Squeeze on Physician Reimbursements(00:12:34) Harvard Study: AI Outperforms Doctors in ER Triage(00:14:53) The FDA's Push for Hospital-at-Home Devices(00:17:18) Game: Guess the Procedure Cost (World Cup Edition)(00:21:22) Ask Spencer Anything: Cost Plus Drugs & D2C Pharmacies

In this lively episode of Doc Tales with Cocktails, Dr. May and Tim Hindmarsh tackle everything from bizarre fast-food crimes and questionable healthcare practices to a decades-old vaccine lawsuit making headlines. They discuss a McDonald's employee facing criminal charges after tampering with a customer's food, explore the dangers of social media-fueled decision-making, and break down the legal case of a convicted murderer who argued his life sentence ended when his heart temporarily stopped. The conversation then shifts to a controversial lawsuit involving an experimental RSV vaccine from the 1960s and broader concerns about medical ethics, informed consent, and pharmaceutical accountability. Plus, Dr. May shares a listener-submitted story involving concierge medicine, blood draws at a private residence, and the importance of vetting healthcare providers. As always, expect plenty of humor, candid commentary, and a few unexpected detours along the way. In This Episode A McDonald's employee faces felony charges after contaminating a customer's fries The role social media plays in poor decision-making A prison inmate's unusual legal argument about a life sentence ending after clinical death The history of vaccine-associated antibody enhancement (VADE) A lawsuit involving a 1960s RSV vaccine trial Medical ethics, informed consent, and government research programs Direct-to-consumer pharmaceutical advertising Concierge medicine concerns and "kitchen table" blood draws How to research and verify healthcare providers Listener questions and healthcare transparency Key Takeaways Social media can amplify impulsive decisions with lifelong consequences. Informed consent remains a foundational principle of ethical medicine. Patients should understand where their lab work is processed and how healthcare services are billed. Verifying provider credentials and disciplinary history is easier than ever and can help patients make informed healthcare decisions. Transparency builds trust between patients and healthcare professionals. Resources Mentioned National Provider Identifier (NPI) Registry State Medical Board License Verification Tools LabCorp Quest Diagnostics Connect with BS Free MD Website: https://bsfreemd.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsfreemd Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsfreemd Email: doc@bsfreemd.com 

The fight for our health is heating up this summer! Across the country, folks are getting ready for a summer of action to demand real justice in our healthcare system. At Healthcare NOW, we’re calling it No Surrender Summer, and it’s all kicking off with Seven Days in June, a national week of action against healthcare cuts. Seven Days In June was conceived by iconic activist Cleve Jones. Cleve is the man who started the AIDS Memorial Quilt, which began with one square in 1985, became a key tool in educating the public about the AIDS epidemic, and is now the largest public folk art project in history. He’s an expert on public health organizing, he’s a legend, and he’s here to talk with us today about how we bring attention to the fight for human dignity this summer and beyond! You can find more information about Seven Days In June and find an action near you at www.sevendaysinjune.org. Find more actions you can take to defend healthcare all summer long at www.healthcare-now.org/no-surrender-summer. https://www.youtube.com/live/MAPRSfsPbFQ?si=NXZB_pFSkQzgLPUz Follow and support the pod! Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe to The Medicare for All Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform! This show is a project of the Healthcare-NOW Education Fund! Chip in here to support our work!

We usually stick to the healthcare news here, but this time, we’re covering a story happening right in our own backyard that could have huge public health consequences. Corpus Christi, Texas is about to be the first American city to run out of water, which threatens the health and wellbeing of the entire city, and especially the folks who are already in precarious health situations. Today we’re talking to local activist Isabel Araiza about what’s happening in Corpus, why we let big businesses put a price tag on our public goods, and why this isn’t just a Texas problem. PLUS, the latest healthcare news! https://www.youtube.com/live/MEXnETtAWP8?si=XdjYVL9C_YtAHmKF Isabel Araiza was born and raised in Corpus Christi. She earned her PhD in Sociology from Boston College and returned to Corpus to teach. She's currently an Associate Professor of Social Sciences at Del Mar Community College. For the Greater Good Coastal Bend, the grassroots group Isabel co-founded has been advocating for quality of life issues in the Coastal Bend since 2016. You can find out more about their work here. For a Perfect Union has produced an excellent video about the Corpus Christi water crisis featuring Isabel and other local activists. Please watch and share to help spread the word! Follow and support the pod! Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe to The Medicare for All Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform! This show is a project of the Healthcare-NOW Education Fund! Chip in here to support our work!

Content Warning: This episode is somehow even swearier than usual. War is hell. Mostly because it kills people indiscriminately and disrupts the lives of huge groups of people, but also because it costs so much money that could be spent on saving lives. Now, after a year of hearing that our country is so hard up for money that we need to make massive cuts to Medicaid and other public health programs, we're at war in the middle east AGAIN, racking up unnecessary deaths and a massive tab. Linda Bilmes at the Kennedy School said that the cost of the war would definitely reach a trillion dollars, even if it ended tomorrow – and she said that a couple weeks ago. In this episode, we’ve got Alex Lawson and Eagan Kemp here to talk about why the US is spending money on missiles but can't afford Medicare for All. PLUS, here at the pod, we’re trying out a new format to be able to bring you more up-to-date updates about what’s happening in healthcare politics in this country and the movement to change healthcare politics in this country for good! There’s so much going on right now in America’s war on our health, and between the insurance companies and congress and the MAHA crowd, it’s so hard to keep up. We, as always, want to help out with the unpleasant work of sorting through the noise and amplifying the really important stuff, so from now on, we’ll be starting out each episode with a healthcare news roundup of some of the top stories you need to know. Of course, accurate but irreverent commentary and analysis will be provided! Let us know what you think! https://www.youtube.com/live/WhpL26Zrsgk?si=905gS_V3IFb6sM-E Alex Lawson is the Executive Director of Social Security Works, the convening member of the Strengthen Social Security Coalition— a coalition made up of over 340 national and state organizations representing over 50 million Americans.  Eagan Kemp is an expert in health care policy, including single-payer systems, private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, the Veterans Health Administration, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, social determinants of health, mental health and drug shortages. He has served as senior policy analyst at the U.S. Government Accountability Office (Does that still exist?), but right now he's the Health Policy Advocate for Public Citizen's Congress Watch division. Thanks to political science professor Dr. Misty Parker for joining us for the news! Follow & Support the Pod! Don't forget to like this episode and subscribe to The Medicare for All Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast platform! This show is a project of the Healthcare NOW Education Fund! This show is a project of the Healthcare-NOW Education Fund! Chip in here to support our work!

In this episode, Scot Becker highlights 6 key healthcare stories including ACA marketplace disruptions, breakthroughs in AI driven early cancer detection, major health system deals, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker outlines major developments including CMS payment updates and bundled care proposals, hospital expansion and consolidation moves, growth in Hospital at Home programs, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses major healthcare trends including hospital financial strain, cuts to labor and delivery services, Medicare Advantage growth, policy shifts impacting the future of care delivery, and more.

Officers from a UK medicine regulator raided two sites in February during an ongoing investigation into a criminal network that manufactures and distributes unlicensed weight-loss medicines, also known as “skinny jabs.”The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) stated that the operation, which targeted farm and residential properties in Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, resulted in the seizure of nearly 2,000 doses of unauthorized weight-loss medicines, including retatrutide, tirzepatide and peptide products. The agency added that officers also confiscated manufacturing equipment, suspected pharmaceutical ingredients, packaging and commercial vehicles. #MHRA #WeightLossDrugs #SkinnyJabs #IllegalMedicines #DrugSafety #PublicHealth #Tirzepatide #Retatrutide #GLP1 #PharmaceuticalCrime #HealthcareNews #MedicalRegulation #CounterfeitDrugs #FDA #UKNews #DrugEnforcement #HealthRisks #RegulatoryAction #LawEnforcement #MedicineSafety

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In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 6 key developments, including Providence Mission Hospital's plan to phase out acute care, growing tension between health systems and Medicare Advantage plans, multiple hospital leadership changes, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights 10 key healthcare stories, including oncology's foundations, hospital responses to winter storms, major system divestitures, rural hospital funding, staffing ratios, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker reviews 7 major developments in healthcare, including nurse strikes, IT risks, major cancer center investments, rural hospital recovery, and more.

In this episode of the Rated Rx Podcast, pharmacists break down the biggest healthcare news of 2025 and what it actually means for patients and clinicians

Just one month after Congress moved to strengthen legislation around the hemp industry, a recent White House executive order supports marijuana research. The Trump administration says the drug may be an underlooked treatment for chronic pain. Healthcare experts say 2025’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment period was more confusing and stressful than usual. An estimated 400,000 Pennsylvania seniors are expected to save money on common drugs for diabetes, heart disease and cancer this year. Lower prices for 10 medications covered by Medicare Part D plans are going into effect in 2026. Pennsylvania lawmakers approved a number of new laws in 2025. Some of those new laws are taking effect in January. And a deeper dive: Political candidates are leaning on artificial intelligence to take increasingly pointed — and sometimes misleading — shots at their rivals. WITF’s Jaxon White reports as the technology gets more realistic, experts say voters will have to work harder than ever before to figure out what’s real. Lancaster County Commissioners passed a 2026 budget, on Christmas Eve, that includes a 10% property tax increase. York County Commissioners are disbursing more than $3 million to local organizations. The money is from the latest round of opioid settlement grants. Throughout the holiday season, there have been several stories of goodwill here in central PA. And the first federally funded electric vehicle charging station is now open along the Pennsylvania Turnpike. In uncertain times, our community counts on facts, not noise. Support the journalism and programming that keep you informed. Donate now at www.witf.org/givenow. And thank you! Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down the top healthcare developments of the week, including CMS rate updates, financial trends across health systems, hiring freezes, job cuts, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights ten major developments in healthcare, including hospital closures, job cuts, systems dropping Medicare Advantage, leadership changes, and more.

Republicans are resisting pressure to include Obamacare premium tax credits in the Stopgap Funding bill which would fund the government until November 21.  In this episode of The Heartland Daily Podcast, AnneMarie Schieber, managing editor of Health Care News and Devon Herrick, of the Goodman Institute Health Blog discuss why Republicans should resist that idea.  Also on tap, how health insurance premiums have increased 297 percent in the past 24, the rising cost of having a baby, whether there is a special interest campaign to get HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. fired, Trumps' news conference on Tylenol and autism, and in a $5 trillion industry, how is it that bankruptcies in health care are on the rise? In The Tank broadcasts LIVE every Thursday at 12pm CT on on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Tune in to have your comments addressed live by the In The Tank Crew. Be sure to subscribe and never miss an episode. See you there!Climate Change Roundtable is LIVE every Friday at 12pm CT on The Heartland Institute YouTube channel. Have a topic you want addressed? Join the live show and leave a comment for our panelists and we'll cover it during the live show!

In this episode, Scott Becker covers five major healthcare stories, including UPMC's talks to acquire three Ohio hospitals, concerns over Trump's new H-1B visa fee, potential impacts of Medicaid work requirements, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 9 major healthcare stories this week, covering hospital acquisitions, leadership changes at the CDC, technology challenges, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers CMS's new payment rules, vaccine exemption trends, AI adoption in health systems, and ongoing issues tied to private equity in healthcare.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight major stories in healthcare, including layoffs at Tower Health, the rise in measles cases, maternity service closures, and financial struggles among insurers.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight major healthcare stories, from hospital layoffs and leadership challenges to philanthropy, new facility investments, and Amazon's latest moves in health.

This is episode 124, “Bad Healthcare News.” Do not miss this episode as host Joe Sparks describes how proposed Medicaid cuts in the misnamed Big Beautiful Bill will cause millions to lose health care.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares nine key healthcare updates, including Advocate Health's $1.5B innovation district, Cleveland Clinic's tech advancements, financial strain across hospitals, and more.

Today, we're back talking with Scott Becker, who answers your questions on where to get your healthcare news. Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! ⁠https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠ ⁠https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp/⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/⁠  Follow Scott Becker! ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottbeckermw/⁠ Follow Becker's Hospital Review! ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/asc-communications/⁠ ⁠https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/⁠  ⁠https://www.facebook.com/@BeckersHospitalReview/⁠ ⁠https://x.com/beckershr⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/user/hospitalreview1⁠

In this episode, Scott Becker covers 14 fast-moving healthcare stories, including growing drug shortages, a new health system launch, leadership changes, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key healthcare stories, including increasing hospital bad debt, Mayo Clinic's strong Q1 margin, Moody's downgrades, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key stories shaping healthcare today, from the escalating physician shortage crisis to unionization trends, major M&A updates, and financial pressures driving hospital layoffs.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares eight timely healthcare updates, including Medicaid challenges in Texas, CRNA policy shifts in West Virginia, Cleveland Clinic's innovation milestones, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares five key healthcare stories, including a successful financial turnaround at St. Vincent's in Colorado, closures tied to private equity-backed health systems, major layoffs in Texas, and the upcoming departure of UNC Health CEO Dr. Wesley Burks.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares insights into seven healthcare stories, including credit downgrades for struggling health systems, mergers for survival, Medicaid planning, tariff cuts, and more.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers key healthcare developments, financial trends, and leadership strategies shaping the industry.

MedPod Today: the podcast series where MedPage Today reporters share deeper insight into the week's biggest healthcare stories. This week, MedPage Today reporters discuss the deluge of healthcare news updates out of Washington from the past month. Episode produced and hosted by Rachael Robertson. Sound engineering by

In this episode, Scott Becker covers five key healthcare stories, including Mayo Clinic's $1.9 billion expansion in Arizona, Ohio Health's $1 billion project, a $52 million window replacement at a children's hospital, Sutter Health's antitrust settlement, and Mount Sinai Beth Israel's ongoing closure challenges.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down nine major healthcare stories, including 5,200 job cuts at HHS, rising hospital expenses, the role of open-source AI in health systems, and the growing debate over vaccines.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine key healthcare stories, including major leadership appointments, the rise of AI in healthcare, industry rankings, and insights from top executives.

In this episode, Scott Becker breaks down six major healthcare technology trends, including Advent Health's new chief AI officer, Sentara Health's virtual nursing rollout, and the growing investment in care-at-home models.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers nine major healthcare stories, including RFK Jr.'s HHS confirmation hearing, Medicaid coverage concerns, hospital CEOs preparing for Medicaid cuts, and the collapse of a major hospital construction project due to rising costs.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight pressing stories shaping the healthcare landscape, from President Trump's initial healthcare moves to workforce shortages and financial sustainability challenges at Yale New Haven Health.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights eight critical stories, including the Justice Department's lawsuit against Walgreens over its alleged role in the opioid crisis, an $800 million vaccine investment to boost pandemic readiness, and New York's $200 million safety and health systems upgrade.

In this episode, Scott Becker shares 8 healthcare updates, including the extension of telemedicine coverage for Medicare beneficiaries, leadership changes at El Camino Health and Lane Regional Medical Center, and UPS's push into healthcare logistics.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights ten key healthcare stories, from the latest wave of hospital mergers and acquisitions to Ascension's CEO addressing the UN on cybersecurity threats. He also covers updates on Medicare Advantage exits, Epic's growth, and financial challenges at Kaiser Permanente.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers 11 major healthcare stories, from the latest in virtual nursing and hospital-at-home programs to CEO turnover, labor union actions, and ongoing supply chain challenges. Tune in for an insightful overview of the evolving healthcare landscape and key issues shaping the industry today.

In this episode, Scott Becker covers the latest on healthcare billing fraud, HCA's quarterly performance, Emory Healthcare's new IT division, UPMC's wage agreement with nurses, and a significant drop in bariatric surgeries. He also highlights the trends in CEO retirements across the industry.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights nine important healthcare stories, including the early stages of AI in healthcare, rising cardiology compensation, leadership changes at major health systems, and the growing trend of virtual nursing. He also touches on consumer adaptation to AI, the continued growth of Epic, and exciting upcoming events.

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights ten key stories shaping healthcare today. From Prisma Health's $32 million surgery center to IV fluid shortages, labor strikes at Kaiser, and systems focusing on profitability with new specialized institutes, these updates reflect the industry's current challenges and strategic shifts.

Sam Hazen has seen the future of healthcare, and it works. The CEO of one of the world's largest healthcare providers, HCA, is using artificial intelligence and robotics to improve patient health and hospital services, make healthcare more affordable, and more. Don't miss this dose of good news about healthcare.

In this episode, Scott highlights top healthcare news stories for the day.