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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.
Reading time: 10 minutes
March
15
The Weekly Gist: The Bomb Cyclone Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump proposes big budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, a new Blues alliance is announced, a major insurer tightens up its PBM rebate policy, and we examine new data on Walmart's bundled payment program.
Reading time: 15 minutes
December
07
The Weekly Gist: The Pomp and Circumstance Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
As spending growth slows nationally, the administration proposes new measures to increase competition and consumer choice in healthcare. Plus, we review new data on telemedicine use and talk to a policy expert about changes ahead
Reading time: 15 minutes
November
09
The Weekly Gist: The Elections Have Consequences Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
We analyze the results of the 2018 midterm elections and share our key takeaways for healthcare. Also, mandatory bundles make a comeback, CVS talks up its new Health Hub model, and a new study suggests that male surgeons need to be nicer.
Reading time: 15 minutes
October
12
The Weekly Gist: The End of Days Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Healthcare's "Deal of the Year" nears completion, new evidence that millennials are ditching doctors, troubling behavior from profit-seeking nursing homes, and a visit from the video dentist. Plus: a Tex-Mex rock concept album!
Reading time: 15 minutes