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November
20
The Weekly Gist: The Vaccine, Vaccine Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Amid a worsening virus surge, Pfizer seeks approval for emergency use of its promising COVID vaccine, with Moderna's not far behind. Meanwhile, Amazon makes a big move in the pharmacy space.
August
28
The Weekly Gist: The Great Worm Escape Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Testing and therapeutics controversies flared up at the CDC and FDA, as Republicans gathered for their convention. Meanwhile, a new rapid COVID test promised to provide a solution to the nation's testing woes.
Reading time: 10 minutes
February
21
The Weekly Gist: The Billion Dollar Pillows Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Amazon launches its highly-anticipated new care platform for its employees in Seattle, with free telemedicine and in-home visits. Meanwhile, a new payer-provider contract dispute threatens even more surprise billing.
Reading time: 10 minutes
January
10
The Weekly Gist: The San Francisco Schadenfreude Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A buzzy primary care startup files for its IPO, but will it be able to meet the market's expectations for growth? Also, an innovative new insurer enters the crowed Southern California market, and a new study casts doubt on a highly-regarded care management program.
Reading time: 10 minutes
December
06
The Weekly Gist: The Spotify Anxiety Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Hospital groups are taking the Trump administration to court to fight new rules requiring them to reveal their secretly negotiated prices, and another state puts Medicaid work requirements on hold.
Reading time: 10 minutes