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Jul 29 2009

Kaiser EMR Saga Is Instructive

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Kaiser has a well-regarded health information system but it wasn't easy getting there.
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Jul 27 2009

More CDH Evidence

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
A new study provides more evidence on the effects of high deductible health coverage.
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Jul 27 2009

Lab Companies Rolling Along

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The two largest clinical laboratory companies seem to be weathering the recession in good fashion.
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Jul 27 2009

Individual Health Responsibility

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Any health reform needs to ensure that there are adequate incentives to motivate individuals to take responsibility for lifestyle decisions that affect health.
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Jul 24 2009

An Interesting Pay-for-Performance Evaluation

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An analysis of England's pay-for-performance system finds improvement but some interesting trends and concerns as well.
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Jul 24 2009

Hospital Trade Association Survey Results

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
HFMA has released its latest Financila Pulse, describing hospitals' expectations regarding revenue and other financial results.
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Jul 21 2009

Drug Manufacturers Up to Old Tricks

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Between lobbying and price increases, drug manufacturers are doing a good job of protecting their economic interests.
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Jul 21 2009

Health Care, Small Business and Jobs

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Health care costs can limit small business growth, stunting a major source of new jobs.
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Jul 21 2009

UHG, Cisco Plan TeleHealth Venture

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UnitedHealth Group and Cisco plan to create a large telemedicine venture.
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Jul 21 2009

VA has IT Woes

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Often lauded for its health information systems, the VA apparently has significant problems getting projects done on time and on budget.
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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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