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May 27 2020

The Issues with Minnesota Modeling, Part 5, Republished

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
I am republishing the suggested alternative clinical scheme and approach to modeling the coronavirus epidemic, with a slight refresh.
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May 27 2020

What is the Point of the Research and Data Summaries

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Keeping up with the research and data helps fill in the big policy points for the epidemic.
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May 27 2020

Yesterday’s Briefing and Some Quick Research Summaries

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A few early morning observations and research summaries.
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May 26 2020

A Head Full of Coronavirus Research, Part 8

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Lots more interesting studies.
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May 26 2020

In Which I Say Something Nice About Governor Cuomo

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment

Andrew Cuomo was first a hero, then is taking heat for dealing with nursing home issues, but he sometimes says very rational things.  This weekend  he said that the models were all wrong and he is done with them.  Are you listening Governor Walz.

May 26 2020

What is Different About Sweden?

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
It isn't that people trust the government in Sweden; it is that the government trusts the people.
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May 26 2020

Minnesota Follies Continue Even on a Holiday Weekend

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Watching daily briefings or the Governor's press conferences is an exquisite form of torture.
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May 26 2020

A Head Full of Coronavirus Research, Part 7

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Good research keeps becoming available.
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May 25 2020

How the Epidemic Reaction Could Have Been Handled Better

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
If you are going to criticize actions, it is appropriate to suggest a better way.
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May 25 2020

Important New Pre-existing Immunity study

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
A new paper finds cross-reactive T-cells to coronavirus in a large percent of the unexposed population.
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May 24 2020

A Head Full of Coronavirus Research, Part 6

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Some research summaries from today.
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May 23 2020

Some Weekend Coronavirus Columns and Research

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A few things I noticed in the last day or so.
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May 23 2020

A Holiday Weekend Screed About the Insanity of the Current Policies

By Kevin Roche Commentary 8 Comments
A holiday rage against the horrific fate the Governor has dictated for all of us.
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May 22 2020

A Head Full of Coronavirus Research, Part 5

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Trying to keep up with the ongoing deluge of coronavirus research.
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May 21 2020

A Head Full of Coronavirus Research, Part 4, and a Model Tease

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A nightly recap of some research and stories.
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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...
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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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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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