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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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December
07
The Weekly Gist: The Pomp and Circumstance Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
As spending growth slows nationally, the administration proposes new measures to increase competition and consumer choice in healthcare. Plus, we review new data on telemedicine use and talk to a policy expert about changes ahead
Reading time: 15 minutes
November
30
The Weekly Gist: The Stuffed With Leftovers Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Major disruptors and industry incumbents check mergers off their holiday shopping lists, we react to stunning science news from China, and a look at the resurgence of the meth epidemic. Plus, an outstanding book-to-screen adaptation.
Reading time: 15 minutes
November
16
The Weekly Gist: The Gobble, Gobble Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Walmart gets serious about spine surgery, Medicaid may start paying rent for enrollees, Oscar takes a Blues plan to court, and we look at new evidence on hospital mergers. All that, plus we binge on Orson Welles for Thanksgiving dessert!
Reading time: 15 minutes
Tags: Alex Azar, bad debt, CMMI, cost of care, Florida Blue, Medicaid, mergers, Orson Welles, Oscar, Walmart
November
09
The Weekly Gist: The Elections Have Consequences Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
We analyze the results of the 2018 midterm elections and share our key takeaways for healthcare. Also, mandatory bundles make a comeback, CVS talks up its new Health Hub model, and a new study suggests that male surgeons need to be nicer.
Reading time: 15 minutes
November
02
The Weekly Gist: The Vote Early and Often Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Medicare finalizes new rules for paying doctors, Walmart finds a new care partner, the power of saying "I'm sorry", and yet more subtitled drama!
Reading time: 15 minutes