Medical Technology Stocks Face a Coronavirus Swoon

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As hospitals put a hold on nonessential surgeries, they’re also deferring purchases of equipment. WSJheard explains why health care should be prepared for major disruption. WSJWhatsNow

For years hospitals and large physician practices had a steady, predictable stream of sales and profits. The coronavirus disaster has scrambled that dynamic.

Hospitals across the country have suspended elective procedures to help cope with a surge in Covid-19 patients. Elective procedures can include anything from nonessential cosmetic fixes, such as a rhinoplasty to more serious surgeries like hip replacement.

 

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heard Except there was no surge

heard Yeah, god forbid they should maybe plan ahead. Like for a virus or something?

heard it's 100'ed yrs thing, and kinda testing world systems...

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heard They aren’t putting surgeries on hold. They’ve just changed the name of elective to essential.

heard BS consider the source

heard So glad to work at a nonprofit hospital. We can worry about caring for our community instead of distant shareholders.

heard Yeah I was not to happy when I got a call they had to cancel and reschedule my vein ablation. My legs hurt and are swelling. I have been needing it. They feel it’s non essential. I say FU give me the damn surgery.

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heard Thankfully my surgery was deemed an emergency.

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heard Health Care in the United States: A Right or a Privilege ..?As the coronavirus spreads across the US, tens of millions of Americans may not seek medical help either because they are uninsured or undocumented. That puts everyone in society at greater risk.

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