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January
03
The Weekly Gist: 2020 Special Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
We take a look back at the stories and trends that made headlines in 2019, and share our thoughts on what to watch for in the year to come.
Reading time: 10 minutes
December
20
The Weekly Gist: The Year of Blessings Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
The fate of the Affordable Care Act hangs in the balance as an appeals court strikes down the individual mandate but returns the rest of the law to a lower court to be evaluated. Meanwhile, positive news for industry groups in the year-end budget deal.
Reading time: 10 minutes
December
13
The Weekly Gist: The Loaded for Bear Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Progress on legislation to address surprise billing is stalled in Congress as a new alternative is proposed at the last minute. Meanwhile, the ongoing feud between Alex Azar and Seema Verma comes to a head at a White House meeting.
Reading time: 10 minutes
December
06
The Weekly Gist: The Spotify Anxiety Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Hospital groups are taking the Trump administration to court to fight new rules requiring them to reveal their secretly negotiated prices, and another state puts Medicaid work requirements on hold.
Reading time: 10 minutes
November
22
The Weekly Gist: The I Want Nothing Edition
by Chas Roades and Lisa Bielamowicz MD
Elizabeth Warren unveils her 100-day plan for healthcare, with a public option similar to moderate candidates' plans. Meanwhile, a sweeping overhaul of North Carolina's Medicaid system is put on hold over a budget dispute.
Reading time: 10 minutes