SPOTLIGHT: Analysts like future for big managed care players

Some Wall Street analysts think the next year may be a golden one for managed health companies like WellPoint and UnitedHealth. Some, like Prudential analyst David Shove, think the recent push in Washington for electronic medical records is likely to pay off in a major way for the big name players, who are likely to see increased efficiencies and possible tax-write offs as a result of new legislation. Others are encouraged by the profits likely to follow in the wake of Medicare Part D when it goes into effect next year. Story

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