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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 Meanwhile, two controversial studies on treatments for COVID-19 were withdrawn by leading journals.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
May
15
The Weekly Gist: The Serenity Now Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A new coronavirus test relied upon by the White House to produce rapid results may be reporting high numbers of false negatives. Meanwhile, Medicare released its proposed payment updates for inpatient hospitals.
May
08
The Weekly Gist: The Hitting the Century Mark Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Most states are reopening faster than federal guidelines dictate, as the economy worsens and virus casualties continue to mount. Meanwhile, a thriving health insurer promises rebates to its enrollees.
Reading time: 10 minutes
April
17
The Weekly Gist: The Brave New World Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The White House unveils guidelines for state and local officials to use in loosening stay-at-home restrictions and reopening the economy. Meanwhile, concerns about the adequacy of coronavirus testing continued to mount.
Reading time: 10 minutes