I can't undertake this dreadful task more than once a week.
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A company called Whoop raised a ridiculous $575 million in new capital at a supposed $10 billion valuation. The press release was released on April 1, so I would like to think it is a prank, but apparently it is not. Investors have learned nothing. The company has a wearable that supposedly helps with all kinds of health issues. Wearables are the hot new fad, and it will be a fad, but hey, if people want to throw their money away on fads, God bless them.
https://medcitynews.com/2026/04/whoop-secures-575m-reaches-10b-valuation/?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_OMM7oPJAG8AP3fLcDSWq-UxGUGfqfCQhQFdqZ-hByvx0T2hqwAhWjBB3uZaUTGQlMHsGsNxh9nlmwobS4dGdVt-EGAg&_hsmi=411928250&utm_content=411928250&utm_source=hs_emailKing Walz lies about what Minnesota is like to live in or do business in.
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The headline number on the March jobs report was positive, but the details were mixed.
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Weight loss drugs are expensive and may not generate a return by lowering overall health care spending in the short or long term.
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The FFS Medicare population saw reduced reported heart attacks during the epidemic but an increase in severity and deaths in hospital.
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A study shows that if anything, vaccinated people were less likely to experience sudden death.
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The February job openings, etc, report suggests an even keel labor market.
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An interesting perspective on the history of American film by examining the role of directors.
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Minnesota has a very high tax rate of all types, and the burden falls hardest on the middle class.
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Big deals continue in health care financings. eMed, which manages weight loss medications for employers, raises a hefty $200 million, giving it a valuation of $2 billion, which seems crazy. But hey, the company has Tom Brady as an investor so there is that.
https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/health-tech/employer-telehealth-company-emed-raises-200m-2b-valuation?utm_medium=email&utm_source=nl&utm_campaign=HC-NL-FierceHealthPayer&oly_enc_id=4679D3169845B3YThe second part of the abysmal chore of reviewing Strib gibberish.
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Catching up on another set of missed drollery and fantasy from our local paper.
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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.