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October
11
The Weekly Gist: The Ghosts of October Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The Trump administration proposes a major overhaul of regulations governing the relationships between hospitals and physicians, as new studies confirm a staggering amount of wasteful spending in the US healthcare system.
Reading time: 10 minutes
October
04
The Weekly Gist: The October Rivalries Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump vows to protect Medicare from "socialist destruction", as Bernie Sanders makes unexpected use of his existing Medicare benefits. Plus, Walmart moves further into the world of narrow network healthcare.
Reading time: 10 minutes
September
20
The Weekly Gist: The Sleeveless Fleece Season Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A Federal judge strikes down Medicare's attempt to equalize prices between hospitals and independent doctors, Nancy Pelosi announces new legislation to control drug costs, and Mayor Pete Buttigieg introduces his version of Medicare for All.
Reading time: 10 minutes
August
09
The Weekly Gist: The Premature Pigskin Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Medicare moves to cover a groundbreaking new class of cancer treatments nationwide, and a leading insurer shakes up its executive team. Plus, a leading healthcare thinker calls for doctors to organize.
Reading time: 10 minutes
Tags: Anthem, CAR-T, CVS, Eric Topol, guns, HCSC, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, physicians, Walgreens, Walmart, Years and Years
April
12
The Weekly Gist: The Winter is Coming Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Two North Carolina systems plan a merger that will bring a new medical school to Charlotte, new primary care players move into Texas, and a Florida man is convicted in the largest fraud case in Medicare history. Plus: fungus!
Reading time: 10 minutes