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Nov 14 2024

Meanwhile, There Is Economic News

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
We have a lot of debt, somewhat high interest rates, stubborn price pressures and stretched consumers.
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Nov 14 2024

Well That Didn’t Take Long

By Kevin Roche Commentary 7 Comments
In the midst of a clear victory and a political grace period, Trump of course finds a way to self-destruct.
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Nov 13 2024

Trump’s Economic Policies

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Trump's focus should be on regulatory reform; not high tariffs or tax cuts.
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Nov 11 2024

November Non-Hysterical Climate Science

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Another climate study challenges the hysterical orthodoxy that CO2 is controlling termperature.
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Nov 10 2024

Minnesota’s Education System Is in Massive Decline Under Wannabe Rockette Walz

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
Minnesota's education system is expensive and declining in student learning.
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Nov 08 2024

A Little Economic News in the Midst of the Election Aftermath

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Watch interest rates on US debt over the next couple of weeks to see what the market thinks Trump's deficit actions will be.
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Nov 07 2024

Why Can’t We All Get Along, Part 2–Why Should We?

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
This election isn't likely to end the intense political division largely caused by Dems and it shouldn't until they demonstrate a sincere desire to change.
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Nov 06 2024

How to Waste an Election

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
The new administration has to show determination to eliminate the deficit and begin reducing our debt pile.
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Nov 06 2024

Credit Where Credit Is Due

By Kevin Roche Commentary 5 Comments
It has been an amazing campaign and Trump deserves all the credit for his perseverance.
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Nov 06 2024

No Time for Gloating, Well, Maybe in One Respect its Okay

By Kevin Roche Commentary 6 Comments
If you have come to despise Little Timmy, as I have, revel in his humiliation last night.
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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

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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