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December
06
The Weekly Gist: The Spotify Anxiety Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Hospital groups are taking the Trump administration to court to fight new rules requiring them to reveal their secretly negotiated prices, and another state puts Medicaid work requirements on hold.
Reading time: 10 minutes
November
22
The Weekly Gist: The I Want Nothing Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Elizabeth Warren unveils her 100-day plan for healthcare, with a public option similar to moderate candidates' plans. Meanwhile, a sweeping overhaul of North Carolina's Medicaid system is put on hold over a budget dispute.
Reading time: 10 minutes
November
15
The Weekly Gist: The Open to the Public Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A major new regulation will force hospitals to disclose the secretly negotiated prices they charge insurers for their services, and reports emerge of a sweeping partnership between Google and a giant health system to collect and analyze personal health data.
Reading time: 10 minutes
November
01
The Weekly Gist: The Winning on the Road Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Elizabeth Warren reveals how she plans to pay for Medicare for All, with a package of new taxes and spending cuts. Plus, Walgreens takes a step back from care delivery, while Google and Optum make plans to get even more personal healthcare data.
Reading time: 10 minutes
October
25
The Weekly Gist: The Spicy Beef Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
House Republicans unveil their "new" healthcare plan, as Sen. Elizabeth Warren promises to come up with a way to pay for Medicare for All. Plus, Amazon acquires another healthcare company.
Reading time: 10 minutes