14 Health Care Providers & Services Stocks to Buy Now

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The grades of 14 Health Care Providers & Services stocks are better this week, according to the Portfolio Grader database. Every one of these stocks has an “A” (“strong buy”) or “B” overall (“buy”) rating.

Cardinal Health, Inc.’s (CAH) ratings are looking better this week, moving up to a B from last week’s C. Cardinal Health, Inc. provides products and services related to the safety and productivity of healthcare. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth, earnings revisions, earnings surprise, and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CAH stock.

AmSurg Corp. (AMSG) is seeing ratings go up from a B last week to a A this week. AmSurg Corp. is involved in the development, acquisition, and operation of ambulatory surgery centers. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AMSG stock.

MEDNAX, Inc. (MD) shows solid improvement this week. The company’s rating rises from a B to a A. MEDNAX, Inc. provides physician management services to hospital-based neonatal, maternal-fetal, pediatric cardiology, and pediatric intensive care specialties. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MD stock.

This is a strong week for Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (ACHC). The company’s rating climbs to B from the previous week’s C. Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. provides inpatient behavioral health care services. The company also gets A’s in sales growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of ACHC stock.

The rating of LifePoint Health, Inc. (LPNT) moves up this week, rising from a C to a B. LifePoint Health, Inc. operates acute care hospitals that provide a range of medical and surgical services, including general surgery, internal medicine, obstetrics, emergency room care, oncology and rehabilitation services. The company also gets A’s in earnings growth and earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of LPNT stock.

Molina Healthcare, Inc. (MOH) boosts its rating from a B to a A this week. Molina Healthcare, Inc. is a multi-state managed care organization that participates in government-sponsored health care programs such as Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, operating margin growth, and earnings growth. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of MOH stock.

Health Net, Inc. (HNT) gets a higher grade this week, advancing from a B last week to a A. Health Net, Inc. offers managed health care benefits and products. The company also gets A’s in earnings momentum. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of HNT stock.

This week, Centene Corporation’s (CNC) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. Centene Corporation is a multi-line healthcare enterprise engaged in Medicaid managed care and other specialty services. The company also gets A’s in sales growth and return on equity. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of CNC stock.

This week, Almost Family, Inc. (AFAM) pushes up from a B to a A rating. Almost Family, Inc. is a regionally focused provider of home health services with locations around the United States. The company also gets A’s in operating margin growth and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of AFAM stock.

Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. (SCAI) earns a B this week, jumping up from last week’s grade of C. The company also gets A’s in earnings revisions. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of SCAI stock.

Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc. (DPLO) improves from a B to a A rating this week. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings growth, earnings revisions, and earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of DPLO stock.

PharMerica Corporation (PMC) is seeing ratings go up from a C last week to a B this week. PharMerica Corporation provides services to patients in hospitals and long term care settings. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of PMC stock.

Triple-S Management Corporation Class B (GTS) improves from a C to a B rating this week. Triple-S Management Corporation Class B is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association. The company also gets A’s in sales growth, earnings surprise, and free cash flow. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of GTS stock.

This week, BioTelemetry, Inc.’s (BEAT) ratings are up from a B last week to a A. BioTelemetry, Inc. provides ambulatory outpatient management solutions for monitoring clinical information regarding an individual’s health. The company also gets A’s in earnings surprise. For more information, get Portfolio Grader’s complete analysis of BEAT stock.

Louis Navellier’s proprietary Portfolio Grader stock ranking system assesses roughly 5,000 companies every week based on a number of fundamental and quantitative measures. Stocks are given a letter grade based on their results — with A being “strong buy,” and F being “strong sell.” Explore the tool here.


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