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February
08
The Weekly Gist: The Big Hair Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump talks healthcare in his State of the Union address, a big hospital merger in Texas is called off, and North Carolina reveals its Medicaid managed care plans. Plus we talk to Alexa at the hospital bedside, and spin some soul 45s.
Reading time: 15 minutes
February
01
The Weekly Gist: The Shadow of Belichick Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The Trump administration proposes a major overhaul of drug purchasing, Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris suggests eliminating health insurers altogether, and we ask why more kidney patients aren't getting dialysis at home. Plus: hot new jazz!
Reading time: 15 minutes
January
11
The Weekly Gist: The Mirror in the Bathroom Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Democrats nationwide seize the initiative on healthcare reform, with new public option and universal coverage initiatives, as Congress begins to take up proposals for "Medicare for All". Plus, we look at new plans from CVS, and listen to Mongolian heavy metal!
Reading time: 15 minutes
December
21
The Weekly Gist: The Winter Solstice Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Reactions to the Texas ACA ruling continue to reverberate across the industry, Medicare overhauls its ACO program, new data on employment in healthcare, and we look at the hospital of the future. Plus: The Boss!
Reading time: 15 minutes
December
14
The Weekly Gist: The Hall of Fame Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Signups on the ACA marketplaces are lagging, a new antitrust challenge for BCBS plans, Baby Boomers are driving an epidemic in loneliness, and telehealth providers supplement campus resources. Plus: new music from an old legend!
Reading time: 15 minutes