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September
18
The Weekly Gist: The Renegade Civics Lesson Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Concerns about political interference at the CDC mount, forcing officials to reverse controversial guidance on COVID testing. Meanwhile, HHS withdraws an unpopular change to Medicaid payment policies.
Reading time: 10 minutes
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
July
17
The Weekly Gist: The Fauci Footwear Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A change in how hospitals report COVID data sparks controversy and backlash, among concerns that the CDC is being sidelined. Meanwhile, an innovative primary care practice makes plans to go public.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
10
The Weekly Gist: The Lightning Bugs Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
With a record number of daily new cases and rising COVID death totals, a debate emerges over safely reopening schools. Meanwhile, Democrats agree on a health policy platform for the Biden campaign.
Reading time: 10 minutes
June
05
The Weekly Gist: The Black Lives Matter Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
As thousands gathered in the streets of many cities to protest the murder of George Floyd, health experts warned of a coronavirus resurgence. Meanwhile, two controversial studies on treatments for COVID-19 were withdrawn by leading journals.
Reading time: 10 minutes