Interesting to watch the flow of CV-19 deaths around the country.
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Hospitalization use for CV-19 is also at an epidemic low.
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Vaccination rates are pretty high in Minnesota, especially in the vulnerable groups.
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If you look at the daily report, you already know this, but there are almost no infectious people in Minnesota.
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AllyAlign offers Medicare Advantage health plans, which is a pretty competitive business. Nonetheless, it secures $300 million in new financing to expand its geographic footprint.
https://medcitynews.com/2021/06/report-medicare-advantage-startup-allyalign-health-nabs-300m/?utm_campaign=MCN%20Daily%20Top%20Stories&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=133314284&_hsenc=p2ANqtz--CWS3yvRmdhNgf7HohTTrBDWE0wYzlvCF9GuEx2uGII9zPsQsNwUFoErLAQ3fu63PEvCgClBsbfqkTdNf7V7JBZOVSk-yy2oyrIJ0IT7Tp6jSkkdE&utm_content=133314284&utm_source=hs_emailA steaming weekend in Minnesota leads me to produce some hot research summaries.
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An annual report from PWC's Health Research Institute discusses potential medical spending growth rates for 2022.
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An interesting glimpse into high dollar health claims is provided by a Sun Life report.
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Wonder where your health insurance premium dollar goes? Look no further than your medicine cabinet and local hospital.
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Another example of unmoored valuations. This company is founded by someone who has previously had success with health care startups, so the assumption is he will be again. Not necessarily a good investment approach. $58 million in new capital, valuing the company at $500 million, for helping employer health plans provide health "navigation" services.
https://medcitynews.com/2021/06/glen-tullmans-newest-startup-raises-another-58m/?utm_campaign=MCN%20Daily%20Top%20Stories&utm_medium=email&_hsmi=133115565&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-98_ZbrX5uaoeQ1usctjkKa7Ld1oqbNV7k1AYAgN4HP_JJlTzefF7Z39xMlyOzVzLsEUZw3WZdUB090Iet8Mfk2nsRFqRDG3AQDyWXrZ6eijq0RdAk&utm_content=133115565&utm_source=hs_emailAbout 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.
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