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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
02
The Weekly Gist: The Vote Early and Often Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Medicare finalizes new rules for paying doctors, Walmart finds a new care partner, the power of saying "I'm sorry", and yet more subtitled drama!
Reading time: 15 minutes
October
26
The Weekly Gist: The Spooky Season Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A flurry of pre-election healthcare proposals from the Trump administration, a scary new warning from White House economists, massive campaign spending by dialysis providers, and we mark a gruesome anniversary. Plus, a gripping new thriller!
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
September
28
The Weekly Gist: The Carbon Footprint Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Aetna slims down to clear a merger hurdle, United cracks down on ER docs, Medicare eases up on some hospitals, and we talk to the president of Trinity Health about finances. Plus, a love letter to the Mayo Clinic.
Reading time: 15 minutes