A more accurate data source on jobs is expected to have a slight upward revision to the typical BLS numbers.
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Another study shows there is no increase in true autism, just wider diagnostic criteria and more screenings.
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Virtual physical therapy company Sword Health sticks it to shareholders by acquiring virtual mental health company Headspace in an all cash deal valued at somewhere between $200 million and $300 million. Headspace has already screwed its investors by doing a grossly overpriced merger with another mental health company and the value of this transaction appears to be lower than the total capital invested in Headspace.
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/sword-health-acquire-headspace-all-cash-deal?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl&utm_campaign=HC-NL-FierceHealthPayer&oly_enc_id=4679D3169845B3YA fairly uneventable week for US debt auctions, against a backdrop or rising aftermarket rates.
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Family structure is once more shown to be a very important factor in a child's educational success.
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A picture tells it all, the US isn't responsible for rising CO2 emissions.
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Minnesota is a very family unfriendly state, as shown by the cost to live a comfortable life here.
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Comparing Poland and Venezuela is revealing, but apparently not to our insipid DSA friends.
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Government workers are paid more and have far better benefits than those in the private sector.
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Government is responsible for the rapid price rises in certain goods and services.
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Updated health cost increases for 2027 are even worse than the original ones.
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An article points out what has been obvious to everyone, the demonization of men and discrimination against them has had extremely pernicious impacts.
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The fraud rolls on in Minnesota and Minneapolis is declining faster than Tim Walz' IQ.
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Cityblock raises $116 million in new capital, partly to help with the acquisition of Homeward Health. Cityblock coordinates and provides care in urban settings and Homeward is focused on rural America. Cityblock has raised around $900 million, so hopefully its Blockhead investors will see a return.
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/cityblock-acquires-homeward-health-move-rural-healthcare-lands-116m-funding-round?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl&utm_campaign=HC-NL-FierceHealthcare&oly_enc_id=4679D3169845B3YAbout this Blog
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.