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September
23
The Weekly Gist: The NyQuil Chicken Warning Edition
President Biden says the COVID pandemic is over, despite seeking additional funding for pandemic response. Meanwhile, a federal court blocks the DOJ’s challenge of a closely-watched healthcare merger.
September
09
The Weekly Gist: The Goodbye to the Corgis Edition
Walmart announces a new, 10-year partnership with UnitedHealth Group, focused on Medicare Advantage enrollees. Meanwhile, CVS Health bets big with an acquisition in the home care space.
September
02
The Weekly Gist: The Trapper Keeper Edition
Federal health officials approve the rollout of a bivalent COVID booster, targeting the dominant BA.5 omicron variant. Encouraging vaccination is expected to be an uphill battle.
August
12
The Weekly Gist: The Summertime Splooting Edition
Congress prepares to send the Inflation Reduction Act to President Biden for signature into law, allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs. Meanwhile, the monkeypox epidemic continues to grow.
July
29
The Weekly Gist: The Russian Chess Death Robot Edition
A last-minute deal in the Senate looks likely to deliver a long-awaited reform in Medicare drug purchasing. Meanwhile, hospital providers continue to face significant economic headwinds.