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July
19
The Weekly Gist: The One Giant Leap Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
We take an exclusive look inside the groundbreaking new deal between John Muir Health and UnitedHealth Group, and talk to the strategist behind the deal about what he hopes it will mean for consumers. Plus, Joe Biden reveals his plans for healthcare reform.
Reading time: 10 minutes
June
07
The Weekly Gist: The Women’s World Cup Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
CVS announces plans to rapidly expand its new HealthHUB store concept, stoking fears of disruption among incumbent healthcare providers. Plus, an electronic health record system crashes an entire country's healthcare system.
Reading time: 10 minutes
March
15
The Weekly Gist: The Bomb Cyclone Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump proposes big budget cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, a new Blues alliance is announced, a major insurer tightens up its PBM rebate policy, and we examine new data on Walmart's bundled payment program.
Reading time: 15 minutes
August
17
The Weekly Gist: The Queen is Dead Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Oscar charts a move into Medicare Advantage with a huge cash infusion from Alphabet, med students get a free ride from NYU, a turf war brews over a high-end surgery, and more insurer intrigue in California. Plus a new indie queen arises!
Reading time: 15 minutes
June
08
The Weekly Gist: The ALL CAPS Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Leadership change and ownership questions at a leading provider of electronic health records, and the roll-up of physician practices continues to gain steam. We take a look at a landmark antitrust case with big implications for the industry, share our thoughts on 401(k) healthcare, and celebrate an unlikely victory on the ice.
Reading time: 12 minutes