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Jul 27 2026

The Truth About Fires, Smoke and Global Warming

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Global warming has not created an increase in forest fires, but you won't know that from traditional media.
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Jul 26 2026

Australia

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
My latest acquaintance with a country is the history of Australia.
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Jul 24 2026

Another Cock-eyed Ranking for Minnesota Education

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Minnesota's education system currently sucks but you won't know that by CNBC's rankings.
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Jul 23 2026

US Debt Auctions, Week of July 20, 2026

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another poor week for US debt.
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Jul 23 2026

Health Affairs, July 2026 Issue

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another issue of Health Affairs is in the books.
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Jul 22 2026

National Health Spending Through 2034, Part 2

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
The conclusion to the summary of the recent release of health spending projections through 2034.
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Jul 21 2026

Most Recent National Health Expenditure Projections, Part 1

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
A new look at projected health spending through 2034.
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Jul 20 2026

A Monumental Undertaking

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Victor Hugo's Les Miserables is an exceptional work; lengthy but worth the time.
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Jul 19 2026

Hospital-Acquired Infections

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Hospital-acquired infections continue to be a significant quality issue for health care.
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Jul 18 2026

Explain this Educational Conundrum

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Minnesota graduates students from high schools even when they have learned little.
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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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