- Shares of hospital operators and some managed care providers turned in strong gains today after the U.S. Supreme Court entertained arguments on a case that questioned whether Obamacare health insurance subsidies should be provided in the 34 states that have not set up their own exchanges (transcript).
- The catalyst come from questions posed by Justice Kennedy - considered a swing vote on the issue - voicing concerns about potential constitutional consequences of a ruling that strikes down the availability of the subsidies.
- Kennedy said throwing out subsidies would potentially unlawfully pressure states and cause an insurance "death spiral" because premiums would increase, but he also said he had an open mind over the challengers' interpretation of the law.
- CYH +6.3%, THC +6.2%, HCA +5.8%, LPNT +3.6%, EVHC +3.6%, UHS +2.7%, TMH +2%.
Kennedy's skepticism over Obamacare challenge sparks hospital stocks
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