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Dec 31 2023

Once More Into the Excess Deaths Morass

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Two recent papers display a more sophisticated approach to analyzing excess deaths during the epidemic.
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Dec 31 2023

And 2024 Will Be as Bad

By Kevin Roche Commentary No Comments
I have a wish list for 2024 but don't expect any of it to happen.
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Dec 30 2023

Coronomonomania Lives Forever, Part 233 (Last One for 2023 and I Wish Forever)

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
A resurgence of CV-19 lunacy means that this series will likely continue into 2024.
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Dec 30 2023

It Was the Worst of Times, It Was the Worst of Times

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Good riddance to an awful 2023, but don't expect 2024 to be better.
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Dec 28 2023

Wishful Economics

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
California continues to destroy the lives of low-income people through fantasy economics.
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Dec 27 2023

Common Sense on Transgenderism

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Gender disaffirming care is hitting headwinds, as more people accept that it is non-scientific malarkey and just a way for unethical doctors to make more money.
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Dec 26 2023

The Grotesque Effects of Identity Politics and Woke Ideology

By Kevin Roche Commentary One Comment
Identity politics and the woke religion cause more racism, stereotyping and discrimination than any movement in history.
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Dec 26 2023

Trying to Get at the Truth About Climate

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Getting the climate basics right is important and one basic is that we are not in a period of unprecedented warmth.
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Dec 25 2023

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays

By Kevin Roche Commentary 3 Comments
Happy holidays to all and please reflect on how we might make this a better world.
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Dec 23 2023

Gosh, Why Is Everyone Moving to Republican-run States? (With Chart)

By Kevin Roche Commentary 2 Comments
Updated national census numbers show continued large movement out of progressive-run states into Republican-run ones. Wonder why?
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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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