Healthcare

Judge OKs No-Prescription ‘Morning-After Pill’ for All Ages

A federal judge has ordered the Food and Drug Administration to abandon its decision to require a prescription for minors to purchase emergency contraception. More 

March Jobs Report — Winners & Losers

Job creation slowed significantly in March according the BLS survey released this morning. Still, a few sectors chugged along at a nice pace. Take a look. More 

3 Reasons the Medical Advantage Reversal Doesn’t Matter

While the recent reversal on Medicare Advantage cut sent insurers soaring this week, it's only a short-term solution for the program and companies involved. More 

Walgreen Expands Clinics for Chronic Conditions

Walgreen says that it will expand medical treatment offered at its in-store clinics to cover chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. More 

Surprising Reversal: Medicare Advantage Payout Rates Headed Higher

In a surprising reversal, the federal government has elected to raise fees for Medicare Advantage instead of its earlier plans to lower them. More 

1 Stock to Buy, 1 Stock to Short: Medical Services

Double your trade, double your profits? Might be so in this medical services pairs trade. More 

4 Call Contenders: Healthcare

Watch these healthcare names for a continued steady climb upward--and consider profiting with call options. More 

Bull’s Eye Report: Brookdale Senior Living (BKD)

Brookdale Senior Living (BKD) is down on a negative analyst rating--but one opinion isn't enough to dissuade us from good looking charts, especially when the healthcare industry is "en fuego." More 

CVS Compels Employees to Report Health Data

CVS is requiring employees to undergo health screenings and report a range of medical results to its insurance carrier, or face higher premiums. More 

Waxing and Shaving Bikini Lines Raises Infection Risk

Researchers say that hair removal treatments for bikini lines, including waxing and shaving, damages the skin, opening it to bacteria. More