All five major for-profit hospital operators saw their stocks rise last week.
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems experienced a 5.72 percent increase, and Tenet Healthcare Corp., based in Dallas, saw its stock go up by 3.11 percent. King of Prussia, Pa.-based Universal Health Services' shares also rose by 2.33 percent.
Brentwood, Tenn.-based LifePoint Hospitals experienced a 2.04 percent increase, while Hospital Corporation of America saw a slight rise of 0.91 percent.
• Community Health Systems (Franklin, Tenn.): $51.00 per share (up 5.72 percent)
• Hospital Corporation of America (Nashville, Tenn.): $67.74 per share (up 0.91 percent)
• LifePoint Hospitals (Brentwood, Tenn.): $73.70 per share (up 2.04 percent)
• Tenet Healthcare Corp. (Dallas): $58.60 per share (up 3.11 percent)
• Universal Health Services (King of Prussia, Pa.): $109.62 per share (up 2.33 percent)
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