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Sep 03 2025

The July 2025 JOLTS Report

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Nothing really startling in today's JOLTS report release.
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Sep 03 2025

Debunking Climate Hysteria, September 3, 2025

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
The effect of CO2 and other "greenhouse" gases is more complex than typically portrayed--they can actually cause cooling.
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Sep 02 2025

A Couple More Weeks of Strib Non-Journalism

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A couple of weeks of headache inducing stories from the soon to be defunct Star Tribune.
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Aug 30 2025

That “Trans-ient” Feeling

By Kevin Roche Commentary 5 Comments
Most so-called transgender children and young people regret being indoctrinated and bullied into this garbage.
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Aug 29 2025

The Transgender Lunacy Has to Stop

By Kevin Roche Commentary 8 Comments
The Minneapolis school shooting is a result of whacked Dem policies promoting transgender lunacy.
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Aug 28 2025

US Debt Auctions, Week of August 25, 2025

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A week of mixed US debt auction results.
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Aug 28 2025

How Do You Find the Lowest Price Generic Drugs

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
A direct-to-consumer pharmacy model for generic drugs could greatly reduce spending if used by health plans.
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Aug 26 2025

As I Keep Saying, THC Is Not Good For You

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, is a dangerous drug for your mental health.
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Aug 25 2025

Relearning Some Climate Basics

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Two articles give a different perspective on climate factors and the role of CO2.
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Aug 23 2025

Another Reason Why Tim Walz Has Made Minnesota Such a Family-Friendly State

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Minnesota is a horrid state to raise a family, but Lying Timmy Walz will tell you the opposite.
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Aug 22 2025

The American Academy of Pediatrics Hates Children

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
The American Academy of Pediatrics is a disgraceful unscientific and woke specialty society, mostly dedicated to making money and hurting children.
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Aug 21 2025

US Debt Auctions, Week of August 18, 2025

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A muted week for US debt auctions, that went off okay. in the aftermarket, rates are rising.
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Aug 20 2025

Big Employers Are Feeling the Health Price Increase Pressure Too

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Large employers also expect a very large health benefit cost increase in 2026.
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Aug 20 2025

Debunking Climate Hysteria, August 20, 2025

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A warmer world, if it is occurring, is better for humans and other life; a cold spell would be devastating.
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Aug 19 2025

Ukraine and Russia

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
President Trump is doing great work in his efforts at ending wars, but we need to be cautious that we don't enable barbaric dictators.
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Kevin RocheThe 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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This is an outstanding report on total global drug spending and trends, with projections out to 2025.  It helps you understand this important area of health care, which does much...
June 1, 2021
The Office of the Actuary annual report on national health spending, covering 2018.
December 7, 2019
2019 Kaiser Family Foundation Employer Health Benefits Report
October 1, 2019
MedPAC 2019 Report to Congress
June 18, 2019

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There has been a lot of activity lately in the once-hot field of primary care clinics.  Companies going bankrupt, out-of-business, being bought, merging.  Humana, which is now solely a Medicare...
February 18, 2026
Mental health is a very hot health care investment area.  Talkiatry raised $210 million in new capital for its virtual mental health services which utilizes employed psychiatrists, psychologists and other...
February 13, 2026
Investors can take comfort in Solace Health, which provides “advocates” to members in health plans, as it raises a fresh $130 million in capital, which takes its alleged value over...
February 11, 2026
Two health care companies moving in opposite directions reported financial results.  Hinge Health, which offers musculoskeletal condition services, reported strong revenue and earnings growth and projected continued rapid rises in...
February 11, 2026

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About 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 through Roche Consulting, LLC. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com. © Roche Consulting, LLC. Terms of Use.

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