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Jun 14 2023

And Here Is One Reason Why Cutting the Deficit Will Be Hard

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Medicare spending is high and rising rapidly; one reason getting federal spending under control will be difficult.
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Jun 13 2023

Interest Rates, Inflation, the Federal Reserve and Federal Spending (updated)

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Inflation may be lessening, but that won't fix the interest rate problem or our deficit and debt challenges.
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Jun 13 2023

Coronamonomania Lives Forever, Part 213

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Yes, Virginia, there continues to be CV-19 research worth a look.
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Jun 12 2023

Interest Rates Set to Rise Again, Provoking More Inflation

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Watch out for continuing increases in interest rates, with negative consequences for the economy.
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Jun 12 2023

More Data on Domestic Migration Patterns

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Recent data indicates continued strong migration out of progressive hellholes to well-run states like Florida and Texas.
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Jun 10 2023

The Ruination of Minnesota, Continued

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
The Dem plan to ruin Minnesota is achieving faster results than even they anticipated.
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Jun 08 2023

Yet Another Comprehensive Look at Lockdowns

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another major report finds that lockdowns had very little efficacy, in regard to infections or mortality.
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Jun 07 2023

More and More on Jobs Reports

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
More BLS machinations around jobs numbers, this time in regard to seasonal adjustments.
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Jun 07 2023

Me on a Podcast

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Your opportunity to see and hear me, courtesy of the Michele Tafoya podcast.
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Jun 06 2023

High Cost Patients in the US Population

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A timely new report on the concentration of spending across the entire US population.
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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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Research

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

Headlines

More AI craziness in health care.  A company called H1 is buying Defacto Health for God-knows how much money.  Both companies claim an AI background and to help with “provider...
September 11, 2026
To show you how AI fever has infected every part of the investing world, this company, Forus, raised $150 million in new capital at a $3 billion valuation by saying...
September 9, 2026
Thyme Care decides its time to party, spicing up its business with a fresh $125 million in capital, with a valuation of over $2 billion.  The company helps manage cancer...
September 3, 2026
Virtual physical therapy company Sword Health sticks it to shareholders by acquiring virtual mental health company Headspace in an all cash deal valued at somewhere between $200 million and $300...
August 29, 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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