International Business News - HMA http://www.ibtimes.com All articles are copyrighted by IBTimes.com 400 100 http://www.ibtimes.com/ http://www.ibtimes.com/images/top_logo_ibt2_3.gif Analysts voiced new pessimism on hospital operators Tuesday, with a Deutsche Bank analyst predicting that greater unemployment will lead to more bad debt and smaller profits. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081007/ahead-of-the-bell-hospital-operators.htm Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:00:34 EDT Shares of several hospital operators fell in afternoon trading Wednesday as Wall Street remained volatile over a a broad financial sector crisis and lingering concerns that the economy will remain weak. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20081001/sector-snap-hospital-operators-decline.htm Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:57:55 EDT Emergency medical services companies may get a lift after providing emergency services during hurricane season, a JPMorgan analyst said Thursday, but hospital operators will probably lose some third-quarter revenue. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080918/ahead-of-the-bell-health-services-and-hurricanes.htm Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:25 EDT Hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc. said Monday it named Gary Newsome as president and chief executive to replace Burke W. Whitman, who has departed to pursue military service opportunities. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080915/health-management-names-gary-newsome-new-ceo.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 08:23:04 EDT Shares of hospital operators received a boost Friday as analysts gave mostly upbeat outlooks for several companies based on a mix of admissions, management and debt improvements. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080912/sector-snap-hospital-operators.htm Fri, 12 Sep 2008 13:55:15 EDT Health care has turned into one of the hotter places for job growth as summer winds down, according to the latest numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080905/health-care-sector-shows-job-growth-in-august.htm Fri, 05 Sep 2008 14:35:52 EDT Shares of hospital stocks could face a rough ride the remainder of the year as admissions growth slows due to the sluggish economy, according to two analysts. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080613/sector-snap-hospital-stocks-could-slow-on-weak-economy.htm Fri, 13 Jun 2008 13:51:55 EDT Shares of hospital operator Community Health Systems Inc. rose Thursday after a Stifel Nicolaus analyst upgraded the stock to "Buy" from "Hold," as the company said it has avoided declines in patient volumes that have impacted competitors. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080612/last-call-community-health-rises-on-analyst-upgrade.htm Thu, 12 Jun 2008 17:00:14 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Wednesday, June 11, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP)--Shares of Health Management Associates Inc. dropped about 5 percent Wednesday, as analysts said the slowing economy will continue to pressure hospital admissions as cash-strapped consumers put off elective procedures. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/movers-roundup-health-management-fti-consulting.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 14:16:29 EDT Shares of Health Management Associates Inc. dropped about 5 percent Wednesday, as analysts said the slowing economy will continue to pressure hospital admissions as cash-strapped consumers put off elective procedures. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080611/health-management-slides-as-economy-hurts-admissions.htm Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:42:29 EDT Amedisys Inc., a nursing-home services company, said Monday it acquired five home-health agencies from Health Management Associates Inc., a hospital owner and operator. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080602/amedisys-acquires-5-home-health-locations.htm Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:24:22 EDT Several executives from rural hospital operators said they are continuing to build up operations, including adding physicians, even as a weak economy clouds the industry's growth prospects. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080521/sector-wrap-rural-hospital-operators.htm Wed, 21 May 2008 16:53:31 EDT Shares of hospital operators mostly rose Tuesday, even though a Citi Investment Research analyst warned hospital admissions growth rates could slow this year. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080520/sector-snap-hospital-operators-face-slower-admission-growth.htm Tue, 20 May 2008 12:53:24 EDT Hospital operator Health Management Associates Inc. said Thursday it plans to offer up to $225 million in convertible senior subordinated notes due 2028, through a private placement to institutional buyers. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080515/health-management-plans-to-offer-225m-in-notes.htm Thu, 15 May 2008 09:25:41 EDT A Citi Investment Research analyst began covering hospital operator stocks with "Sell" ratings Tuesday, citing declining patient commercial admissions and growing debt. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080429/ahead-of-the-bell-hospital-operators-started-at-sell.htm Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:52:28 EDT Shares of Health Management Associates Inc. rose 5 percent Wednesday, after the hospital operator reported better-than-expected quarterly profit and backed its full-year outlook. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080423/health-management-shares-rise-on-better-than-expected-report.htm Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:09:18 EDT Shares of hospital operators traded lower Monday after MedCath Corp. forecast disappointing fiscal second-quarter results, which pushed the stock to its lowest levels since June 2006. http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080421/sector-wrap-hospital-operators-decline-as-medcath-tumbles.htm Mon, 21 Apr 2008 14:35:11 EDT Wheeling and dealing in the hospital operator sector continued Wednesday, as MedCath became the second company in as many days to form a joint venture. MedCath Corp. bought a stake in Southwest Ariz... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080402/sector-snap-hospital-operators.htm Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:10:39 EDT Among the stock activity stories for Tuesday, April 1, from AP Financial News: NEW YORK (AP) Shares of Progenics Pharmaceutical Inc. rose Tuesday after the company said its Relistor constipation dru... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080401/movers-roundup-progenics-sandisk.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:21:39 EDT Shares of Health Management Associates Inc. rose more than 10 percent Tuesday, as investors applauded the hospital operator's plan to sell a 27 percent stake in seven of its hospitals in North and S... http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/20080401/health-mgmt-up-on-joint-venture-plans.htm Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:53:46 EDT