Mckesson Corp (MCK) 229.20 $MCK
Rite Aid’s Incredible Turnaround: Beyond the Numbers
Kristine Harjes and Michael Douglass, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 25, 8:01AM CDT
We've all seen the retail pharmacies -- more than a few of them, for sure. They're on every corner, some of which even share adjoining properties. With health care needs on the rise, and all the reforms to insurance, retail pharmacies are trying to...
T: 34.01 (-0.22), ESRX: 87.34 (+0.45), WBA: 85.98 (-0.71), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), AXP: 77.99 (-0.16), UNH: 118.69 (+0.43), XOM: 86.97 (-0.57), WMT: 79.84 (+0.66), M: 66.99 (-0.43), CVS: 101.58 (+0.70), RAD: 8.25 (-0.01)
'Non-Cyclical Consumer Healthcare': How This Sector Will Create Long-Term Wealth
Peter Mantas - Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 1:39PM CDT
Allow me to provide you with a hypothetical portfolio containing only 5 stocks. This portfolio is somewhat diversified in that each company operates in different markets with different threats, competitors and opportunities, but all 5 companies have...
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), AKRX: 55.24 (-0.68), PFE: 35.27 (-0.09), EW: 138.33 (-3.59), LLY: 71.58 (-0.82), GSK: 46.59 (+0.28), MOH: 63.85 (-0.13), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CNC: 73.67 (+1.13), JNJ: 101.08 (+0.62), ANTM: 154.28 (+0.08), VRSK: 72.68 (+0.20), GILD: 103.69 (-1.52), RMD: 65.70 (-7.68), MRK: 57.60 (+0.09), AZN: 71.79 (-1.34), FICO: 93.85 (+0.55), WCN: 46.52 (+0.32), SRCL: 136.94 (-3.56), SNY: 51.75 (-0.01), ACN: 93.40 (-0.44), NVS: 104.28 (-1.22)
McKesson Corporation to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 3:10PM CDT
McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that James Beer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas at 9:20 a.m. PT on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Audio webcasts will be available live and archived on the company's Investor Relations website at http://investor.mckesson.com. A complete listing of upcoming events for the investment community is available on the company's Investor Relations website.
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09)
Does Drug Firm AmerisourceBergen Have Staying Power?
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 22, 2:26PM CDT
After striking a game-changing deal two years ago, drug and health supplies distributor AmerisourceBergen is primed to add in yet more ingredients to its growth formula, ranging from expansion into animal health to an expected flurry of new business...
ABC: 115.48 (+0.28), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), WBA: 85.98 (-0.71), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12)
McKesson Corporation Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for May 12, 2015
Business Wire - Tue Apr 21, 3:10PM CDT
McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) will release financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, following the market close at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific Time). The company has scheduled a conference call for 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time), during which John Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer, and James Beer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will review these results.
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09)
Big Data Opportunities in the US Medical Imaging Market 2015-2019
M2 - Tue Apr 21, 6:00AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7lfm4d/big_data) has announced the addition of the "Big Data Opportunities in the US Medical Imaging Market " report to their offering. Medical imaging data volumes will soon be approaching the petabyte range forcing providers to explore Big Data tools to help capture, manage, view, and analyze data. Leading medical imaging and non-healthcare IT vendors are investing in solutions as well as business strategies to support the healthcare industry as it progresses on the Big Data journey. This study covers the US market for medical imaging Big Data management and medical imaging Big Data analytics solutions pertaining to large datasets that are in the order of petabytes, including profiles the key market participants, focusing on their Big Data solutions for the medical imaging industry and an opinion on their readiness for this market. The study period is 2014-2019. Big Data in medical imaging refers to those datasets, including medical images and related datasets, that are in the order of petabytes (terabytes or one million gigabytes) and are accessible to or managed by a single institution or governing entity. For the purpose of this research, the market opportunity for Big Data in medical imaging has been segmented into Big Data Management and Big Data Analytics. Leveraging Big Data in medical imaging requires a radically different approach than the conventional way of handling data, which relies on single, monolithic data archives. Often static and rigid, these conventional archives pose limits on scalability and sustainability as well as on usability. Semantic technologies and a service-oriented architecture providing broker services for real-time, on-demand data access coupled with solid security services, are seen as the model of choice and the key for unlocking the potential of medical imaging Big Data. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Perspectives on the Global Big Data Market 3. Big Data in Medical Imaging Market 4. Big Data in Medical Imaging Market - Revenue Forecast 5. Market Opportunities in Medical Imaging Big Data Management - Breakdown 6. Market Opportunities in Medical Imaging Big Data Analytics - Breakdown 7. Competitive Playbook and Key Companies to Watch Companies Mentioned - Dell Healthcare - EMC Corporation - GE Healthcare - IBM Healthcare - Lexmark Healthcare - McKesson Corporation - Philips Healthcare - Siemens Healthcare For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7lfm4d/big_data
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), EMC: 26.50 (-0.09)
IBM Employs Watson Capabilities Into Healthcare Analytics
Lior Ronen - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 11:25AM CDT
JNJ: 101.08 (+0.62), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), MDT: 77.61 (-0.89), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), AAPL: 130.28 (+0.61), CERN: 73.32 (+0.27)
Heinz dives into U.S. mustard market
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 17, 9:39AM CDT
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAG: 37.52 (+0.01), KRFT: 87.57 (-0.81)
Why CVS Health And McKesson May Be Good Stock Picks
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Apr 16, 4:54PM CDT
As March data pointed to a strong month for prescription drugs sold in the U.S., two stocks in the supply chain were singled out Thursday as "top ideas." In a drug supply-chain report, Evercore ISI singled out CVS Health (CVS) and drug-distribution...
ESRX: 87.34 (+0.45), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), CVS: 101.58 (+0.70), AET: 108.82 (-0.08)
NovaBay Signs Distribution Agreement with AmerisourceBergen Corporation for Avenova
Business Wire - Thu Apr 16, 6:00AM CDT
NovaBay(R) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NBY), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the commercialization and development of its non-antibiotic anti-infective products, announces that it has signed a nationwide distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen, one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies.
ABC: 115.48 (+0.28), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), NBY: 0.63 (unch)
3 Keys for AthenaHealth, Inc. to Regain Its Go-Go Growth
Keith Speights, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 15, 8:52AM CDT
Source: athenahealth. Once upon a time, cloud-based healthcare software provider athenahealth boasted of consistent annual revenue growth of 30% or more. In 2014, though, the company missed that mark -- albeit with a still-respectable 24%...
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), ATHN: 125.30 (+3.30)
Global Patient Portal Market Outlook to 2020
M2 - Wed Apr 15, 4:55AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2blv3/global_patient) has announced the addition of the "Global Patient Portal Market Outlook: 2014-2020" report to their offering. Healthcare IT sector has witnessed many revolutionary technologies over the decades which have transformed the healthcare sector in many aspects. Patient Portal is an online application that allows patients to communicate with doctors and to get the personal health information at any time. Patient is provided with an online portal account secured by a password in order to maintain the privacy of patient's critical health information. Patient Portal provides information on medications; laboratories test result, prescriptions, doctor's appointment, billing and many other aspects of patient-doctor interaction. Global patient portal market is segmented by type of portal, mode of delivery, and end-user. The market is further sub segmented in to EHR based portal, individual third party portal, and others, of which EHR based patient portal are used by most of the healthcare providers and has a major share in the overall patient portal market, cited to its installation feasibility and ease of data access. Patient portal incorporation and usage patterns are meticulously analyzed by segmenting the market on the basis of end-users. The key end-users analyzed in the study are hospitals, physicians, healthcare payers, Health Information Exchange (HIE) organizations, pharmacies, and others. The growing use of IT in healthcare sector, rising demand for integrated systems, various government initiatives such as Accountable care organization (ACO) programs and the introduction of Stage 2 Meaningful Use criteria that abide the healthcare providers to provide the online access to patient regarding their health information boost the growth of global patient portal market. However, various security concerns and low awareness in the developing countries inhibits the growth of this market to a certain extent. The global patient portal market is further segmented on the basis of geographies emphasizing on North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (Africa and Middle East). North American region accounted for the largest share in the global patient portal market followed by Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific region provides significant opportunities for the growth of this market cited to many technological advancements and healthcare reforms in the region backed by growing economies such as China and India and positive approach of government towards the healthcare IT sector. The patient portals market is fragmented with a presence of lot of small and major companies in the market. The key players in the global patient portal market are Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), athenahealth (U.S), eClinicalWorks (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Epic (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Greenway / Vitera Healthcare Solutions (U.S.), McKesson Corporation (U.S.), and NextGen Healthcare Information System LLC (U.S) along with many small players operating at a regional/local markets. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction to Global Patient Portal Market 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Insights 4 Global Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By Types 5 Global Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By Mode of delivery 6 Global Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By End Users 7 Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By Geography 8 Global Patient Portal Market - Competitive Outlook 9 Competitive Profiles - Major Players - Allscripts Healthcare Solutions - Athenahealth - Cerner - CureMd - eClinicalWorks - eMD - Epic Corporation - GE Healthcare - Greenway (Vitera Healthcare Solutions) - Intellichart - McKesson Coporation (Mckesson Specialty Business) - Medfusion (Former Intuit Health) - MEDITECH - NextGen Healthcare For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2...al_patient
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), MDRX: 12.59 (-0.15), INTU: 101.22 (-0.22), CERN: 73.32 (+0.27)
Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Market by Product, by Deployment, by Component - Global Forecast to 2019
M2 - Mon Apr 13, 7:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v7pgdr/revenue_cycle) has announced the addition of the "Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Market by Product (Integrated Revenue Cycle Management, Standalone Revenue Cycle Management), by Deployment (On Premise, Web Based, Cloud Based), by Component (Hardware, Software, Services) - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The global revenue cycle management system (RCM) market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2014 to 2019 North America holds the highest market share of 52.6% in 2014, followed by Europe. The global revenue cycle management system (RCM) market holds a high growth potential owing to a number of factors favoring this market. The consolidation of healthcare providers, initiative taken by governmental bodies for implementing RCM solutions, and decrease in reimbursements are significant factors driving this market. However, limited investments in healthcare IT, fragmented end-user market, and high costs, act as major market inhibitors. In this report, the revenue cycle management system market is segmented on the basis of type, deployment, component, applications, end-user, and geography. With respect to type, the market is categorized into integrated RCM systems and standalone RCM systems. On the basis of deployment, the market is classified into on-premise, web-based, and cloud-based. The revenue cycle management system market by component comprises hardware, software, and services. Major applications of this market are biller's dashboard, claims attachment rules, claims remittance updates, direct payer claims, EMR documentation for claims, eligibility transaction with payer, and medical necessity alert at registration among others. End-users of this market include academics, ambulatory care solutions, hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and office based physicians. Geographically the market is sub-divided into four main regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia, and rest of the world. The report has profiled leading players of this market, along with developments (new product launches and partnerships, agreements, collaborations, and joint ventures) done by the companies over the past few years, and strategies adopted by them to sustain and strengthen their position in the global revenue cycle management system (RCM) market. Quest Diagnostics (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), McKesson Corporation (U.S.), Athenahealth, Inc. (U.S.), Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), eClinicalWorks, Inc. (U.S.), CareCloud Corporation (U.S.), The SSI Groups, Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Epic Systems (U.S.), Siemens Healthcare (Germany), and Kareo, Inc. (U.S.) are some of the key players operating in this market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems Market, By Type 6 Global Revenue Cycle Management Market Systems, By Component 7 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems Market, By Deployment 8 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems, By End-User 9 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems, By Geography 10 Revenue Cycle Management Systems Market: Competitive Landscape 11 Global Revenue Cycle Management Market, By Company - Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Athenahealth, Inc. - Carecloud Corporation - Cerner Corporation - Eclinical Works, Llc - Epic Systems - GE Healthcare - Kareo, Inc. - Mckesson Corporation - Quest Diagnostics For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v7...enue_cycle
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), DGX: 75.81 (+0.60), MDRX: 12.59 (-0.15), CERN: 73.32 (+0.27)
Retail ETFs Soar to New Highs Despite Slump in Retail Sales
at The Street - Mon Apr 13, 6:10AM CDT
Should investors be worried about a growing disconnect between record-high retail ETF prices and slumping retail sales? Retail sales data, out Tuesday, has fallen for the past 3 months.
AMZN: 445.10 (+55.11), HD: 113.70 (-0.26), KR: 71.70 (+0.77), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), DPLO: 36.71 (+0.46), WMT: 79.84 (+0.66), RTH: 77.90 (+1.12), FIVE: 36.04 (+0.10), XRT: 100.98 (+0.18), KMX: 69.97 (-0.75), WBA: 85.98 (-0.71), CONN: 30.85 (+0.15), JCP: 8.41 (-0.07), COST: 148.12 (+0.82), CVS: 101.58 (+0.70)
My Top Health Care Provider And Service Stocks For 2015
Stan Stafford - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Apr 11, 11:31PM CDT
ACHC: 72.60 (+0.22), ACET: 20.17 (+0.19), CTRX: 59.56 (+0.05), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), BRLI: 35.23 (+0.22), IPCM: 52.25 (-0.31), HLS: 46.76 (+0.05), SEM: 15.52 (+0.22), CI: 130.66 (+0.09), CNC: 73.67 (+1.13), HCA: 77.74 (+0.30), USPH: 47.92 (-0.03), DVA: 83.91 (+0.50), ADUS: 28.86 (+0.41), WCG: 83.50 (+0.31), MD: 73.41 (+0.35), PINC: 38.00 (+0.01)
Health Care Providers and Services Stocks Technical Snapshot - Express Scripts Holding, Aetna, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson Corp.
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 09, 8:30AM CDT
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ABC: 115.48 (+0.28), ESRX: 87.34 (+0.45), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), AET: 108.82 (-0.08)
Jim Cramer's 12 Best Health Care Stocks to Buy Right Now
at The Street - Tue Apr 07, 2:11PM CDT
Which are the best stocks to buy now if you're worried about economic sensitivity? Health care stocks.
CI: 130.66 (+0.09), BSX: 18.34 (-0.08), ABC: 115.48 (+0.28), PRGO: 192.89 (-8.74), ACT: 295.41 (-2.95), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), MDT: 77.61 (-0.89), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), UNH: 118.69 (+0.43), EW: 138.33 (-3.59), CERN: 73.32 (+0.27), HUM: 182.35 (+0.44)
Jim Cramer's Picks -- Here Are 49 Stocks to Buy Right Now
at The Street - Mon Apr 06, 4:17PM CDT
There are a host of juicy stocks being oversold now, solely because they're in the S&P 500. Here are the ones Jim Cramer thinks you should add to your portfolio.
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Rite Aid: Expectations For FY 2015 Earnings Call
Brent A. Miller - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 06, 7:11AM CDT
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), RAD: 8.25 (-0.01)
Fulton County Government sues multiple drug companies for supplying and distributing prescription drugs in GA at the alleged disregard of state laws and citizen's welfare
PRWeb - Mon Apr 06, 2:11AM CDT
A conglomerate of companies supplying and distributing prescription drugs in Fulton County and throughout the state of Georgia under the brand name of Cardinal Health Companies, McKesson Corporation and AmeriSourceBergen Drug Corporation are being sued by Fulton County for allegedly causing injuries and engaging in a course of conduct that violates Georgia law. The law suit was filed by Fulton County Government in the Superior Court of Fulton County on Wednesday, March 10, 2015 - Case No. 2015CV258133.
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09)
Rite Aid’s Incredible Turnaround: Beyond the Numbers
Kristine Harjes and Michael Douglass, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Sat Apr 25, 8:01AM CDT
We've all seen the retail pharmacies -- more than a few of them, for sure. They're on every corner, some of which even share adjoining properties. With health care needs on the rise, and all the reforms to insurance, retail pharmacies are trying to...
T: 34.01 (-0.22), ESRX: 87.34 (+0.45), WBA: 85.98 (-0.71), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), AXP: 77.99 (-0.16), UNH: 118.69 (+0.43), XOM: 86.97 (-0.57), WMT: 79.84 (+0.66), M: 66.99 (-0.43), CVS: 101.58 (+0.70), RAD: 8.25 (-0.01)
'Non-Cyclical Consumer Healthcare': How This Sector Will Create Long-Term Wealth
Peter Mantas - Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 24, 1:39PM CDT
Allow me to provide you with a hypothetical portfolio containing only 5 stocks. This portfolio is somewhat diversified in that each company operates in different markets with different threats, competitors and opportunities, but all 5 companies have...
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), AKRX: 55.24 (-0.68), PFE: 35.27 (-0.09), EW: 138.33 (-3.59), LLY: 71.58 (-0.82), GSK: 46.59 (+0.28), MOH: 63.85 (-0.13), ORCL: 43.08 (-0.31), CNC: 73.67 (+1.13), JNJ: 101.08 (+0.62), ANTM: 154.28 (+0.08), VRSK: 72.68 (+0.20), GILD: 103.69 (-1.52), RMD: 65.70 (-7.68), MRK: 57.60 (+0.09), AZN: 71.79 (-1.34), FICO: 93.85 (+0.55), WCN: 46.52 (+0.32), SRCL: 136.94 (-3.56), SNY: 51.75 (-0.01), ACN: 93.40 (-0.44), NVS: 104.28 (-1.22)
McKesson Corporation to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference
Business Wire - Wed Apr 22, 3:10PM CDT
McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) today announced that James Beer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Health Care Conference in Las Vegas at 9:20 a.m. PT on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Audio webcasts will be available live and archived on the company's Investor Relations website at http://investor.mckesson.com. A complete listing of upcoming events for the investment community is available on the company's Investor Relations website.
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09)
Does Drug Firm AmerisourceBergen Have Staying Power?
at Investor's Business Daily - Wed Apr 22, 2:26PM CDT
After striking a game-changing deal two years ago, drug and health supplies distributor AmerisourceBergen is primed to add in yet more ingredients to its growth formula, ranging from expansion into animal health to an expected flurry of new business...
ABC: 115.48 (+0.28), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), WBA: 85.98 (-0.71), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12)
McKesson Corporation Fiscal 2015 Fourth Quarter Conference Call Scheduled for May 12, 2015
Business Wire - Tue Apr 21, 3:10PM CDT
McKesson Corporation (NYSE:MCK) will release financial results for its fourth fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, following the market close at approximately 4:00 PM Eastern Time (1:00 PM Pacific Time). The company has scheduled a conference call for 5:00 PM Eastern Time (2:00 PM Pacific Time), during which John Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer, and James Beer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will review these results.
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09)
Big Data Opportunities in the US Medical Imaging Market 2015-2019
M2 - Tue Apr 21, 6:00AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7lfm4d/big_data) has announced the addition of the "Big Data Opportunities in the US Medical Imaging Market " report to their offering. Medical imaging data volumes will soon be approaching the petabyte range forcing providers to explore Big Data tools to help capture, manage, view, and analyze data. Leading medical imaging and non-healthcare IT vendors are investing in solutions as well as business strategies to support the healthcare industry as it progresses on the Big Data journey. This study covers the US market for medical imaging Big Data management and medical imaging Big Data analytics solutions pertaining to large datasets that are in the order of petabytes, including profiles the key market participants, focusing on their Big Data solutions for the medical imaging industry and an opinion on their readiness for this market. The study period is 2014-2019. Big Data in medical imaging refers to those datasets, including medical images and related datasets, that are in the order of petabytes (terabytes or one million gigabytes) and are accessible to or managed by a single institution or governing entity. For the purpose of this research, the market opportunity for Big Data in medical imaging has been segmented into Big Data Management and Big Data Analytics. Leveraging Big Data in medical imaging requires a radically different approach than the conventional way of handling data, which relies on single, monolithic data archives. Often static and rigid, these conventional archives pose limits on scalability and sustainability as well as on usability. Semantic technologies and a service-oriented architecture providing broker services for real-time, on-demand data access coupled with solid security services, are seen as the model of choice and the key for unlocking the potential of medical imaging Big Data. Key Topics Covered: 1. Executive Summary 2. Perspectives on the Global Big Data Market 3. Big Data in Medical Imaging Market 4. Big Data in Medical Imaging Market - Revenue Forecast 5. Market Opportunities in Medical Imaging Big Data Management - Breakdown 6. Market Opportunities in Medical Imaging Big Data Analytics - Breakdown 7. Competitive Playbook and Key Companies to Watch Companies Mentioned - Dell Healthcare - EMC Corporation - GE Healthcare - IBM Healthcare - Lexmark Healthcare - McKesson Corporation - Philips Healthcare - Siemens Healthcare For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/7lfm4d/big_data
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), EMC: 26.50 (-0.09)
IBM Employs Watson Capabilities Into Healthcare Analytics
Lior Ronen - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 20, 11:25AM CDT
JNJ: 101.08 (+0.62), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), MDT: 77.61 (-0.89), IBM: 169.78 (-0.46), AAPL: 130.28 (+0.61), CERN: 73.32 (+0.27)
Heinz dives into U.S. mustard market
Seeking Alpha - at Seeking Alpha - Fri Apr 17, 9:39AM CDT
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAG: 37.52 (+0.01), KRFT: 87.57 (-0.81)
Why CVS Health And McKesson May Be Good Stock Picks
at Investor's Business Daily - Thu Apr 16, 4:54PM CDT
As March data pointed to a strong month for prescription drugs sold in the U.S., two stocks in the supply chain were singled out Thursday as "top ideas." In a drug supply-chain report, Evercore ISI singled out CVS Health (CVS) and drug-distribution...
ESRX: 87.34 (+0.45), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), CVS: 101.58 (+0.70), AET: 108.82 (-0.08)
NovaBay Signs Distribution Agreement with AmerisourceBergen Corporation for Avenova
Business Wire - Thu Apr 16, 6:00AM CDT
NovaBay(R) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE MKT: NBY), a biopharmaceutical company focusing on the commercialization and development of its non-antibiotic anti-infective products, announces that it has signed a nationwide distribution agreement with AmerisourceBergen, one of the largest global pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies.
ABC: 115.48 (+0.28), MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), CAH: 91.38 (-0.12), NBY: 0.63 (unch)
3 Keys for AthenaHealth, Inc. to Regain Its Go-Go Growth
Keith Speights, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Apr 15, 8:52AM CDT
Source: athenahealth. Once upon a time, cloud-based healthcare software provider athenahealth boasted of consistent annual revenue growth of 30% or more. In 2014, though, the company missed that mark -- albeit with a still-respectable 24%...
MCK: 229.20 (+0.09), ATHN: 125.30 (+3.30)
Global Patient Portal Market Outlook to 2020
M2 - Wed Apr 15, 4:55AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2blv3/global_patient) has announced the addition of the "Global Patient Portal Market Outlook: 2014-2020" report to their offering. Healthcare IT sector has witnessed many revolutionary technologies over the decades which have transformed the healthcare sector in many aspects. Patient Portal is an online application that allows patients to communicate with doctors and to get the personal health information at any time. Patient is provided with an online portal account secured by a password in order to maintain the privacy of patient's critical health information. Patient Portal provides information on medications; laboratories test result, prescriptions, doctor's appointment, billing and many other aspects of patient-doctor interaction. Global patient portal market is segmented by type of portal, mode of delivery, and end-user. The market is further sub segmented in to EHR based portal, individual third party portal, and others, of which EHR based patient portal are used by most of the healthcare providers and has a major share in the overall patient portal market, cited to its installation feasibility and ease of data access. Patient portal incorporation and usage patterns are meticulously analyzed by segmenting the market on the basis of end-users. The key end-users analyzed in the study are hospitals, physicians, healthcare payers, Health Information Exchange (HIE) organizations, pharmacies, and others. The growing use of IT in healthcare sector, rising demand for integrated systems, various government initiatives such as Accountable care organization (ACO) programs and the introduction of Stage 2 Meaningful Use criteria that abide the healthcare providers to provide the online access to patient regarding their health information boost the growth of global patient portal market. However, various security concerns and low awareness in the developing countries inhibits the growth of this market to a certain extent. The global patient portal market is further segmented on the basis of geographies emphasizing on North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World (Africa and Middle East). North American region accounted for the largest share in the global patient portal market followed by Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Asia-Pacific region provides significant opportunities for the growth of this market cited to many technological advancements and healthcare reforms in the region backed by growing economies such as China and India and positive approach of government towards the healthcare IT sector. The patient portals market is fragmented with a presence of lot of small and major companies in the market. The key players in the global patient portal market are Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), athenahealth (U.S), eClinicalWorks (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), Epic (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Greenway / Vitera Healthcare Solutions (U.S.), McKesson Corporation (U.S.), and NextGen Healthcare Information System LLC (U.S) along with many small players operating at a regional/local markets. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction to Global Patient Portal Market 2 Executive Summary 3 Market Insights 4 Global Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By Types 5 Global Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By Mode of delivery 6 Global Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By End Users 7 Patient Portal - Market Crackdown ($ Value Analysis), By Geography 8 Global Patient Portal Market - Competitive Outlook 9 Competitive Profiles - Major Players - Allscripts Healthcare Solutions - Athenahealth - Cerner - CureMd - eClinicalWorks - eMD - Epic Corporation - GE Healthcare - Greenway (Vitera Healthcare Solutions) - Intellichart - McKesson Coporation (Mckesson Specialty Business) - Medfusion (Former Intuit Health) - MEDITECH - NextGen Healthcare For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/c2...al_patient
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Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Market by Product, by Deployment, by Component - Global Forecast to 2019
M2 - Mon Apr 13, 7:44AM CDT
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v7pgdr/revenue_cycle) has announced the addition of the "Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Market by Product (Integrated Revenue Cycle Management, Standalone Revenue Cycle Management), by Deployment (On Premise, Web Based, Cloud Based), by Component (Hardware, Software, Services) - Global Forecast to 2019" report to their offering. The global revenue cycle management system (RCM) market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% from 2014 to 2019 North America holds the highest market share of 52.6% in 2014, followed by Europe. The global revenue cycle management system (RCM) market holds a high growth potential owing to a number of factors favoring this market. The consolidation of healthcare providers, initiative taken by governmental bodies for implementing RCM solutions, and decrease in reimbursements are significant factors driving this market. However, limited investments in healthcare IT, fragmented end-user market, and high costs, act as major market inhibitors. In this report, the revenue cycle management system market is segmented on the basis of type, deployment, component, applications, end-user, and geography. With respect to type, the market is categorized into integrated RCM systems and standalone RCM systems. On the basis of deployment, the market is classified into on-premise, web-based, and cloud-based. The revenue cycle management system market by component comprises hardware, software, and services. Major applications of this market are biller's dashboard, claims attachment rules, claims remittance updates, direct payer claims, EMR documentation for claims, eligibility transaction with payer, and medical necessity alert at registration among others. End-users of this market include academics, ambulatory care solutions, hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and office based physicians. Geographically the market is sub-divided into four main regions, such as North America, Europe, Asia, and rest of the world. The report has profiled leading players of this market, along with developments (new product launches and partnerships, agreements, collaborations, and joint ventures) done by the companies over the past few years, and strategies adopted by them to sustain and strengthen their position in the global revenue cycle management system (RCM) market. Quest Diagnostics (U.S.), Cerner Corporation (U.S.), McKesson Corporation (U.S.), Athenahealth, Inc. (U.S.), Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. (U.S.), eClinicalWorks, Inc. (U.S.), CareCloud Corporation (U.S.), The SSI Groups, Inc. (U.S.), GE Healthcare (U.K.), Epic Systems (U.S.), Siemens Healthcare (Germany), and Kareo, Inc. (U.S.) are some of the key players operating in this market. Key Topics Covered: 1 Introduction 2 Research Methodology 3 Executive Summary 4 Market Overview 5 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems Market, By Type 6 Global Revenue Cycle Management Market Systems, By Component 7 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems Market, By Deployment 8 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems, By End-User 9 Global Revenue Cycle Management Systems, By Geography 10 Revenue Cycle Management Systems Market: Competitive Landscape 11 Global Revenue Cycle Management Market, By Company - Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Inc. - Athenahealth, Inc. - Carecloud Corporation - Cerner Corporation - Eclinical Works, Llc - Epic Systems - GE Healthcare - Kareo, Inc. - Mckesson Corporation - Quest Diagnostics For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/v7...enue_cycle
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Retail ETFs Soar to New Highs Despite Slump in Retail Sales
at The Street - Mon Apr 13, 6:10AM CDT
Should investors be worried about a growing disconnect between record-high retail ETF prices and slumping retail sales? Retail sales data, out Tuesday, has fallen for the past 3 months.
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My Top Health Care Provider And Service Stocks For 2015
Stan Stafford - at Seeking Alpha - Sat Apr 11, 11:31PM CDT
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Health Care Providers and Services Stocks Technical Snapshot - Express Scripts Holding, Aetna, AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health, and McKesson Corp.
PR Newswire - Thu Apr 09, 8:30AM CDT
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Jim Cramer's 12 Best Health Care Stocks to Buy Right Now
at The Street - Tue Apr 07, 2:11PM CDT
Which are the best stocks to buy now if you're worried about economic sensitivity? Health care stocks.
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Jim Cramer's Picks -- Here Are 49 Stocks to Buy Right Now
at The Street - Mon Apr 06, 4:17PM CDT
There are a host of juicy stocks being oversold now, solely because they're in the S&P 500. Here are the ones Jim Cramer thinks you should add to your portfolio.
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Rite Aid: Expectations For FY 2015 Earnings Call
Brent A. Miller - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Apr 06, 7:11AM CDT
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Fulton County Government sues multiple drug companies for supplying and distributing prescription drugs in GA at the alleged disregard of state laws and citizen's welfare
PRWeb - Mon Apr 06, 2:11AM CDT
A conglomerate of companies supplying and distributing prescription drugs in Fulton County and throughout the state of Georgia under the brand name of Cardinal Health Companies, McKesson Corporation and AmeriSourceBergen Drug Corporation are being sued by Fulton County for allegedly causing injuries and engaging in a course of conduct that violates Georgia law. The law suit was filed by Fulton County Government in the Superior Court of Fulton County on Wednesday, March 10, 2015 - Case No. 2015CV258133.
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