Inflation for July of 2026
A discussion of the CPI report for July
Healthy Skeptic
The Healthy Skeptic podcast provides general information about health care and the health system. It is produced 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 and may be reached via email at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com
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US debt auctions, week of 8/10/26
Another week of auctions with rising interest rates
Social Security Disability Costs
Social Security Disability is one of the most abused federal programs
pay for performance program results
a recent article discusses results from pay for performance programs in health care
Federal subsidies for health spending
The CBO issues a report on the total federal government spending or subsidies for health care.
Coronavirus and other infections
A new study discusses the interaction between a coronavirus infection and the reawakening of dormant viruses
warming and coral reefs
a new report from Australia shows the Great Barrier Reef is doing just fine
the World at 76
After 76 years of life you have a little perspective on the human condition
More Ranting About Hospitals
Large hospital systems are the biggest cause of high prices and high spending
venture capital activity 1st half 2026
A report details the activity of the venture capital sector in the first half of 2026
SAMHSA Survey
A review of the results of the 2025 federal survey on substance abuse and mental health