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May 08 2020

Some Perspectives on the Epidemic’s Potential Course

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Some papers on various ways that we might see an end to the epidemic and a way out of the economic morass we have created.
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May 07 2020

Drowning in Coronavirus Research Part Siete (or something like that)

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
I regurgitate a bunch of research and columns.
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May 07 2020

There are Two Coronavirus Strategies

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
You can try to suppress the virus or you can learn to adapt to its presence, and those strategies have very different economic and social consequences.
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May 06 2020

More on Case Numbers

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Summaries of new studies on infection rates and other issues.
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May 06 2020

Letters to the Governor and Our Modelers

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
I try to communicate with people who are making decisions that affect us all.
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May 06 2020

An Example of Why Government Action Is Usually Screwed Up

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Minnesota and other states are in dire financial shape and some of the legislative action is not helping.
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May 06 2020

More Coronavirus Miscellania

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A few more columns and stories of interest.
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May 05 2020

Yesterday’s Daily Briefing

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
More distress from yesterday's daily coronavirus briefing from the Governor.
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May 05 2020

Podcasts Are Up, Video to Follow

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments

I have started making a few coronavirus podcasts and they are available through the podcast button.

May 05 2020

Morning Miscellania, with a Focus on Children

By Kevin Roche Commentary 4 Comments
A variety of articles and studies.
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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

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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