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Jan 11 2024

We Are Even More Financially Screwed than I Thought

By Kevin Roche Commentary 4 Comments
The federal government report on spending and revenue in December reveals a disaster which can't and won't be sustained. Whole lot of pain coming.
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Jan 11 2024

Health Care Is Dangerous Too

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Hospital diagnostic errors are common and lead to serious patient harm; the wokification of medical schools will make it worse.
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Jan 11 2024

Everything Related to Policy in the US Is Always All About the Money

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Marijuana is a dangerous drug, especially for children, but the industry uses campaign contributions to get legalization that spreads the harms.
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Jan 10 2024

Another Example of Renewable Energy Folly

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
An wind power plant on Prince Edward Island exemplifies the poor performance and high cost of this supposedly renewable energy source.
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Jan 09 2024

The British Medical System and its Problems

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Like most Western countries the UK has an aging population and a new report discusses addresses the health needs of that increasing group of the elderly.
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Jan 08 2024

Yet More on Excess Deaths

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Researchers in the UK are busy tracking excess deaths, just as we do in the US.
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Jan 07 2024

Another Detour to Our Supposed Primary Health Care Focus

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Projects that were designed to save money for Medicare and Medicaid instead ended up leading to higher spending.
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Jan 06 2024

Reading Wenner in Florida

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Reading Jann Wenner, the Rolling Stone magazine founder's, memoir, in Florida, paints a stark contrast between elitist behavior and views and the practical outcomes of conservative governance.
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Jan 05 2024

A Quick Jobs Report Note (Updated)

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Another fake initial jobs numbers release for December, with November and October's prior jobs being revised sharply downward. Typical pattern from the Bidementia group.
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Jan 04 2024

Renewable Energy Is a Disaster

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Even with big subsidies, renewable energy projects are not viable.
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Jan 04 2024

The Latest Jobs Data Follies

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another unpleasant jobs related report, which likely is only the start.
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Jan 03 2024

Discrimination and the Perception of Discrimination

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
An older study reiminds us that people will think they are discriminated against if you tell them they have a characteristic which may be viewed disfavorably.
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Jan 02 2024

Coronamonomania Lives Forever (at least until 2024), Part 235 (Vax Edition)

By Kevin Roche Commentary 4 Comments
A vax heavy set of research summaries.
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Jan 02 2024

Coronamonomania Lasts Forever, Part 234

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A quick update on a few pieces of research.
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Jan 01 2024

Meet the New Year, Same as the Old Year, Don’t Get Fooled Again

By Kevin Roche Commentary 4 Comments
The new year starts out with a number of dismal 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...
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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