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July
31
The Weekly Gist: The Unearned Pastimes Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
As key deadlines for negotiating a new COVID bailout package pass, Congress leaves town without reaching a deal. Meanwhile, the epicenter of the pandemic appears to be shifting from the Sun Belt to the Midwest.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
24
The Weekly Gist: The Socially Distanced Pitch Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The US hits troubling new milestones in the COVID battle, as the Trump administration makes big bets on a potential vaccine. Meanwhile, a hospital giant announces surprisingly positive earnings.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
17
The Weekly Gist: The Fauci Footwear Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A change in how hospitals report COVID data sparks controversy and backlash, among concerns that the CDC is being sidelined. Meanwhile, an innovative primary care practice makes plans to go public.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
10
The Weekly Gist: The Lightning Bugs Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
With a record number of daily new cases and rising COVID death totals, a debate emerges over safely reopening schools. Meanwhile, Democrats agree on a health policy platform for the Biden campaign.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
03
The Weekly Gist: The Viral Independence Day Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
As the nation celebrates the 4th of July holiday, Sun Belt states are seeing a big spike in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Meanwhile, voters in one state respond by narrowly approving Medicaid expansion.
Reading time: 10 minutes