A post-pandemic surge in outpatient care driven by Medicare enrollees who deferred surgeries during the crisis has been good news for hospital operators who've also seen their margins improve and were able to reduce their reliance on costly contract labor where possible.
Shares of HCA Healthcare, the largest publicly traded hospital company in the U.S., as well as Community Health Systems and Universal Health Services all saw stocks rise on Tuesday following the release of HCA's earnings. Admissions and emergency room visits were up in a further sign of rising demand for care.
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