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Welcome to the Weekly Gist, where we distill the latest healthcare news, trends and our conversations with industry leaders into actionable guidance for CEOs and senior executives.
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August
16
The Weekly Gist: The Inverted Yield Curve Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The Trump administration looks to deny green cards to some immigrants with high-cost health needs, while US citizens fly to Mexico for care. Plus, large employers plan aggressive moves to combat the rising cost of health benefits.
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
August
02
The Weekly Gist: The Woodstock is Canceled Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Democratic candidates engage in another round of furious debate over the future of healthcare coverage, as one of the frontrunners reveals her plan. Meanwhile, new requirements for hospital pricing transparency are released.
Reading time: 10 minutes
July
26
The Weekly Gist: The Blonde Leading the Blonde Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
New expansion plans are announced for two buzzy health insurance startups, while CVS takes further steps to expand its role in transforming care. Plus, we take a look at why medical school is so costly.
Reading time: 10 minutes
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