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June
19
The Weekly Gist: The Forlorn French Fathers Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Several states are experiencing worrisome spikes in coronavirus cases and related hospitalizations. Meanwhile, mask-wearing mandates go into effect across the country, and a promising drug therapy is identified.
Reading time: 10 minutes
June
05
The Weekly Gist: The Black Lives Matter Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
As thousands gathered in the streets of many cities to protest the murder of George Floyd, health experts warned of a coronavirus resurgence. Meanwhile, two controversial studies on treatments for COVID-19 were withdrawn by leading journals.
Reading time: 10 minutes
May
22
The Weekly Gist: The White Shoes Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Several states and the CDC have inflated coronavirus testing numbers by mixing statistics on different types of tests. Meanwhile, health insurers are returning money to their customers, even as hospitals and doctors struggle financially.
Reading time: 10 minutes
May
15
The Weekly Gist: The Serenity Now Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
A new coronavirus test relied upon by the White House to produce rapid results may be reporting high numbers of false negatives. Meanwhile, Medicare released its proposed payment updates for inpatient hospitals.
May
08
The Weekly Gist: The Hitting the Century Mark Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Most states are reopening faster than federal guidelines dictate, as the economy worsens and virus casualties continue to mount. Meanwhile, a thriving health insurer promises rebates to its enrollees.
Reading time: 10 minutes