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Weekly Gist
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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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
January
11
The Weekly Gist: The Mirror in the Bathroom Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Democrats nationwide seize the initiative on healthcare reform, with new public option and universal coverage initiatives, as Congress begins to take up proposals for "Medicare for All". Plus, we look at new plans from CVS, and listen to Mongolian heavy metal!
Reading time: 15 minutes
January
04
The Weekly Gist: 2019 Special Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
We look at the trends that shaped healthcare in the year gone by, and share our thoughts on what to watch for in 2019 and beyond.
Reading time: 15 minutes