Recent headlines on cuts to Medicare Advantage and a Justice Department probe of UnitedHealth have investors overly concerned. However, analysts say these stories are misdirecting attention from more significant issues in the healthcare sector. Raymond James analyst Chris Meekins notes that investors should focus on other topics that pose a greater risk to the industry. Meanwhile, research on a new coronavirus lineage by scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology highlights a potential concern, but one that may not be as severe as initially thought.
Source: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/these-three-healthcare-stories-are-spooking-investors-but-they-shouldnt-worry-83248c47