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October
09
The Weekly Gist: The “Who Was That Unmasked Man?” Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump's recent illness spotlights the availability of new therapeutics to fight COVID-19, as the vaccine timeline lengthens. Meanwhile, Walmart takes a big step into the Medicare business.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
24
The Weekly Gist: The Socially Distanced Pitch Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The US hits troubling new milestones in the COVID battle, as the Trump administration makes big bets on a potential vaccine. Meanwhile, a hospital giant announces surprisingly positive earnings.
Reading time: 10 minutes
March
23
The Weekly Gist: The Frozen Tundra Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
We look at HCA’s big acquisition of a leading not-for-profit system and share thoughts and analysis on the trend of hospitals employing physicians. Meanwhile DC’s snowy start to spring has us reading up on adventures at the South Pole and looking at the chilling impact of healthcare on household wealth.
Reading time: 8 minutes
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