The Altarum health spending and health inflation trackers are also indicating much faster growth in each.
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The annual Office of the Actuary report on national health spending projections is out, with bad news for the deficit.
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The Incompetent Blowhard's term in office has led to a 36% increase in violent crimes and an 84% increase in murders.
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A new analysis reveals simply outrageous amounts of improper payments by the federal government.
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A recent paper from actuarial firm Milliman provides a good background on understanding medical inflation.
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Higher interest rates are showing up in higher credit card interest payments, stifling consumer spending.
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Medicare spending is high and rising rapidly; one reason getting federal spending under control will be difficult.
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Inflation may be lessening, but that won't fix the interest rate problem or our deficit and debt challenges.
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Yes, Virginia, there continues to be CV-19 research worth a look.
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Watch out for continuing increases in interest rates, with negative consequences for the economy.
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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.