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Feb 01 2026

Economics in One Lesson

By Kevin Roche Commentary 4 Comments
If you want a simple, easy to read primer on free-market economics and good policy-making try Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt.
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Jan 31 2026

The Mill on the Floss

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
The latest in my wanderings among the classic literature of various countries.
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Jan 31 2026

Doing Good Research Is Hard

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Always useful to review studies on how research is conducted.
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Jan 30 2026

Debunking Climate Hysteria, January 29, 2026

By Kevin Roche Commentary 5 Comments
Sea level was much higher and rose more quickly a mere 1500 years ago.
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Jan 29 2026

US Debt Auctions, Week of January 26, 2025

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another week of higher auction interest rates, doesn't matter what the Federal Reserve does.
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Jan 29 2026

US Population Changes

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
New population data through July 1, 2025 confirms the impact of ending illegal immigration and shows continued flight from Dem states to Rep ones.
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Jan 27 2026

Health Spending Is High and Growing Rapidly Due to Hospitals

By Kevin Roche Commentary 5 Comments
America's non-profit hospitals are the primary cause of high health costs.
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Jan 26 2026

Another Update on Geographic Variation in Health Spending

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
A new paper summarizes past work on geographic variation in spending and examines any link to quality.
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Jan 25 2026

Every Time I Leave Minnesota….

By Kevin Roche Commentary 14 Comments
I can't leave the state without chaos breaking out.
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Jan 24 2026

2025 Venture Capital Activity

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A report reviews venture capital activity for 2025.
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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

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
And here is why I often wonder what investors are thinking when they make large investments in companies with dubious businesses.  Carbon Health was going to open hundreds of primary...
February 5, 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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