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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.
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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.
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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.
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October 25

The Weekly Gist: The Spicy Beef Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
House Republicans unveil their "new" healthcare plan, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren promises to come up with a way to pay for Medicare for All. Plus, Amazon acquires another healthcare company.
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October 18

The Weekly Gist: The Hopped Up on Meds Edition

by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Amazon chooses a California cancer center to provide care to its employees nationwide, while Google makes a notable healthcare hire. Plus: the UnitedHealth Group juggernaut grows ever more powerful.
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