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Re: DewDiligence post# 114958

Saturday, 02/19/2011 12:36:37 AM

Saturday, February 19, 2011 12:36:37 AM

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Elective Procedures

>>I can confirm from the reports by such companies as AGN, SYK, and ZMH that elective procedures have been relatively weak during the past year or so, although they have been improving lately.<< (Dew)

Indeed.

>>Americans are more optimistic about their ability to pay for healthcare services in the coming months, particularly for elective surgeries, according to a survey issued on Thursday.<<
>>"Throughout 2010, elective surgery was the thing they were most likely to say they would delay or cancel," Shook said. "That apparently has turned around."<<
http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/17/us-usa-healthcare-confidence-idUSTRE71G36120110217?feedType=RSS&feedName=smallBusinessNews&rpc=43

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