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February
15
The Weekly Gist: The Ralph Wiggum Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Moderate Democrats in Congress propose a new Medicare buy-in option, CVS launches the first of its new HealthHUB stores, and a pilot program to change the role of ambulances is announced. Plus: The Millennials are Coming!
Reading time: 15 minutes
February
08
The Weekly Gist: The Big Hair Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump talks healthcare in his State of the Union address, a big hospital merger in Texas is called off, and North Carolina reveals its Medicaid managed care plans. Plus we talk to Alexa at the hospital bedside, and spin some soul 45s.
Reading time: 15 minutes
February
01
The Weekly Gist: The Shadow of Belichick Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The Trump administration proposes a major overhaul of drug purchasing, Presidential hopeful Kamala Harris suggests eliminating health insurers altogether, and we ask why more kidney patients aren't getting dialysis at home. Plus: hot new jazz!
Reading time: 15 minutes
January
25
The Weekly Gist: The Baby Shark Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
President Trump weighs in on surprise billing, a new poll shows broad support for Medicare for All but mixed enthusiasm for the details, CVS flexes its vertical muscles, and we examine the sad plight of veterinarians.
Reading time: 15 minutes
January
18
The Weekly Gist: The Polar Vortex Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The Trump administration considers using waivers to block grant Medicaid, tension erupts between Walmart and CVS, a Blues plan launches a new initiative, and Kaiser invests in access to housing. Plus: the rejuvenating blood of youth!
Reading time: 15 minutes