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Aug 08 2021

Cohort Analysis, August 6

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
An updated cohort analysis, showing case rates of outcomes.
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Aug 08 2021

CV-19 Events in the Unvaccinated, August 6

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Most cases, hospitalizations and deaths are still happening in the unvaccinated.
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Aug 08 2021

Regional Cases and Deaths, August 6

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
And a breakdown of that national picture into regions.
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Aug 08 2021

National Case and Death Animations, August 6

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Updated national case and death animations.
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Aug 08 2021

Case Fatality Rates Decline Steadily

By Kevin Roche Commentary 4 Comments
The proportion of people dying of CV-19 has steadily declined.
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Aug 08 2021

National Burden of Illness

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Charts of the CDC's data on burden of illness.
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Aug 07 2021

My Original Star Tribune Column

By Kevin Roche Commentary 6 Comments
The full text of the original column I submitted to the Star Tribune, a modified version was very kindly printed in Saturday's edition.
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Aug 07 2021

An Updated Big Picture on the Epidemic

By Kevin Roche Commentary 30 Comments
Like a phoenix reborn, epidemic terror and hysteria reaches for new peaks, so time for another rational look at what has and will happen.
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Aug 06 2021

Coronamonomania Thrives in Darkness, Part 100

By Kevin Roche Commentary 5 Comments
This one hit 100 and I didn't think it would. I like the title, so for now it will persist. There is life after 100. And to celebrate this is…
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Aug 06 2021

Year-Over-Year Comparisons, August 3

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Year-over-year charts are getting more useful as we see more overlap.
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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

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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