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Apr 16 2020

Another Study on the True Prevalence of Coronavirus Infection

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A study among homeless people in Boston finds a substantial incidence of coronavirus infection, but almost all asymptomatic.
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Apr 16 2020

We Are Going to End Up Where We Should Have Started Out

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
In a few weeks at most we are going to end up adopting the strategy toward the epidemic that we should have started with, but in the meantime we did…
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Apr 15 2020

Too Much Research, a few More Study Summaries

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Some more research summaries on the coronavirus epidemic.
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Apr 15 2020

Coronavirus Basics; This Is a Hardy Little Bugger

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A little basic information on coronavirus.
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Apr 15 2020

Unbelievable Unemployment Numbers in Minnesota

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
The pace and level of job loss in Minnesota, and around the country, is astounding and heart-wrenching.
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Apr 15 2020

More Evidence on When the Epidemic Started and How Prevalent It Is

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another study, this one from Spain, and a research letter in JAMA use influenza data to suggest a much earlier and wider spread of coronavirus infection than models are assuming.
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Apr 14 2020

Some Brief Summaries on Harms from the Lockdown

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
For those who doubt that the lockdown is having any ill effects.
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Apr 14 2020

Our Governors Preen and Strut About How Virtuous They Are

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
It is hard to listen to some of what our Governors say.
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Apr 14 2020

An Investment Bank’s View of the Epidemic’s Trajectory.

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
An investment bank gives us its perspective on the epidemic.
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Apr 14 2020

McKinsey’s Perspective on the Trajectory of the Epidemic

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Consulting firm McKinsey gives a perspective on what happens next with the epidemic, particularly for businesses.
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Apr 14 2020

More Minnesota Madness

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Minnesota's Governor persists with an extreme shutdown when a targeted one would work equally well.
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Apr 14 2020

So How Many Americans Have Been Infected With Coronavirus?

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A study uses an interesting technique to find a high rate of undetected coronavirus infections in the US.
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Apr 13 2020

Domestic Violence Is Rising Sharply During the Lockdown

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Domestic abuse is rising during the lockdown, as it always does during economic downturns.
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Apr 13 2020

A Brief Additional Note on Immunity and Antibodies

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A New York Times story focuses on immunity and antibodies.
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Apr 13 2020

When and How Should We Ease Mitigation Measures

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A study in Lancet recommends caution in relaxing extreme shutdown measures.
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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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August 21, 2026
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August 20, 2026
DocGo, a provider of medical transport services and “mobile” health, is acquiring Hicuity Health, which offers “virtual” care services.  To show you what great investments many of these health care...
August 18, 2026
Hinge Health, which manages care for musculoskeletal and migraine conditions, opens the door to gastrointestinal care with a $105 million acquisition of Cylinder Health, which focuses on managing meds and...
August 5, 2026

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About This Blog

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