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		<title>(KND) Kindred Healthcare Incorporated &#8211; To Acquire RehabCare Group</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2011/04/07/knd-kindred-healthcare-incorporated-to-acquire-rehabcare-group/70876</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:09:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ith the baby boomers aging, post-acute and long-term care demand is growing. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND) has been growing through acquisition. This Zacks #1 Rank (strong buy) is expected to grow earnings by the double digits in both 2011 and 2012. Kindred Healthcare provides healthcare services in 696 locations in 40 states including 89 long-term acute care hospitals and 226 nursing and rehabilitation centers. It also operates Peoplefirst rehabilitation which provides services at 381 non-affiliated facilities. Kindred To Acquire RehabCare Group M&#38;A is back. On Feb 8, Kindred announced the acquisition of RehabCare Group for $1.3 billion in cash and stock. RehabCare Group operates 34 long-term acute care and rehabilitation hospitals and provides rehabilitation services in partnership with over 1250 hospitals and skilled nursing facilities in 42 states. Combined, the ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare &#8211; Fifth Consecutive Earnings Surprise</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/05/24/odsy-odyssey-healthcare-fifth-consecutive-earnings-surprise/38096</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 02:28:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (ODSY) estimates are soaring after the most recent earnings surprise. Company Description Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. provides hospice care services focused on palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Care is directed at managing pain and other discomforting symptoms and addressing the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Another Surprise Odyssey reported its fifth consecutive earnings surprise on Apr 28. Patient revenue saw a 2.4% bump, to $172 million. Successful expense controls also helped boost earnings. Net income came in at $13.4 million, up 54% from the same period last year. Earnings per share worked out to 40 cents, topping the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 7 cents. Estimates Surging Following the news full-year 2010 estimates jumped to $1.54 on average, from $1.39. Next year&#8217;s consensus ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALC) Assisted Living Concepts &#8211; Current-Year Estimate Up</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/25/alc-assisted-living-concepts-current-year-estimate-up/31597</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:50:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (ALC) recently hit a new 52-week high as the company continues to strategically shift away from Medicaid to private payers that offer higher margins. Analysts are bullish on the company, projecting 15% earnings growth in the next-year period. Company Description Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. operates as a senior living residence in the United States. The company operates 211 senior living residencies, housing 9,200 residents in 20 states. Assisted Living Concepts was founded in 1994 and has a market cap of $409 million. Fourth-Quarter Results Revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% from last year to $57.7 million. Earnings came in at 37 cents per share, 9% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company has surprised in each of the last 3 quarters by an average ]]></description>
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		<title>(ALC) Assisted Living Concepts Incorporated &#8211; Current-Year Estimate Up</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2010/03/25/alc-assisted-living-concepts-incorporated-current-year-estimate-up/31502</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 21:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. (ALC) recently hit a new 52-week high as the company continues to strategically shift away from Medicaid to private payers that offer higher margins. Analysts are bullish on the company, projecting 15% earnings growth in the next-year period. Company Description Assisted Living Concepts, Inc. operates as a senior living residence in the United States. The company operates 211 senior living residencies, housing 9,200 residents in 20 states. Assisted Living Concepts was founded in 1994 and has a market cap of $409 million. Fourth-Quarter Results Revenue for the quarter was up 1.1% from last year to $57.7 million. Earnings came in at 37 cents per share, 9% ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The company has surprised in each of the last 3 quarters by an average ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare Inc. &#8211; Topped Earnings Forecasts by 40%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/11/08/odsy-odyssey-healthcare-inc-topped-earnings-forecasts-by-40/19840</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (ODSY) is surging following its third consecutive earnings surprise, this time topping forecasts by 40%. Company Description Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. provides hospice care services focused on palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses. Care is directed at managing pain and other discomforting symptoms and addressing the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Crushed Estimates Odyssey reported third-quarter results on Oct 28 that took analysts by surprise. The company reported earnings per share of 35 cents, well above the 25 cents Wall Street expected. This was the hospice provider&#8217;s third consecutive earnings surprise. Net income, of $11.6 million, was nearly double the previous year&#8217;s $5.9 million. Odyssey&#8217;s CEO, Robert Lefton, credited higher patient volume and controlling expenses for the successful quarter. Explosive Growth In the ]]></description>
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		<title>(SRZ) Alzheimer’s Care Key to Healthcare Facilities Sector</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/13/srz-alzheimer%e2%80%99s-care-key-to-healthcare-facilities-sector/6993</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 23:21:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>InvestmentU</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[by The Investment U Research Team We’ve been talking about Sunrise Assisted Living (NYSE: SRZ) recently, and the potential for some of its competitors to become major threats in this sector. There are only a couple of contenders likely to step up and do just that… Emeritus (NYSE: ESC) and Five Star Quality Care (NYSE: FVE) are the most likely candidates. These companies run assisted living and nursing home communities for the elderly. Based on the market capitalization, Five Star is the most undervalued prospect here followed by Sunrise and Emeritus. But all are profitable organizations making their principals quite happy. And like sunrise, the biggest issues these companies face is control of their debt loads. Now what you need to look at carefully is the number of Alzheimer’s care ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. &#8211; Aggressive Growth &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/05/01/odsy-odyssey-healthcare-inc-aggressive-growth-zacks-rank-buy/6416</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2009 21:36:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. (ODSY) posted an excellent quarter and estimates could be starting a long trend upwards. Company Description Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. one of the largest providers of hospice care in the United States. Hospice services focus on palliative care for patients with life-limiting illnesses, which is care directed at managing pain and other discomforting symptoms and addressing the psychosocial and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Crushed Estimates Odyssey reported first-quarter results on Apr 29 that took analysts by surprise. The company reported earnings per share of 26 cents, well above the 20 cents Wall Street expected. This was the hospice provider&#8217;s second surprise in the past 4 quarters. Net income, of $8.7 million, was nearly 6 times higher than the previous year, just $1.5 million. Odyssey&#8217;s CEO, ]]></description>
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		<title>(KND) Kindred Healthcare Inc. &#8211; Value &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/04/20/knd-kindred-healthcare-inc-value-zacks-rank-buy-2/5671</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:21:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kindred Healthcare Inc. (KND) offers an attractive valuation and a solid record of upside surprises on earnings. During the past 4 consecutive quarters, the company outpaced analysts&#8217; estimates by an average of 37%. Company Description Kindred Healthcare provides healthcare in over 40 states at 655 locations Incorporatedluding 82 long-term acute care hospitals, 228 skilled nursing centers and contract rehabilitation services called Peoplefirst. Healthy Results On Feb 19, Kindred Healthcare reported fourth-quarter 2008 earnings that surprised on Wall Street estimates by 47.37%. Net income rose 11% to $21.8 million from $19.6 million. Earnings per share were 56 cents compared 51 cents in the fourth-quarter of 2007. Analysts expected only 38 cents. Revenue increased 5% to $1.1 billion compared to $1.0 billion in 2007. All three of the company&#8217;s divisions saw gains ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare, Inc. &#8211; Value &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/26/odsy-odyssey-healthcare-inc-value-zacks-rank-buy/3703</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:59:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY), the hospice provider, saw revenue leap 63.7% in the fourth quarter after acquiring the VistaCare business in March 2008. The company has surprised on estimates 2 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 31.49%. Analysts expect 5-year earnings growth of 12%. Company Description Odyssey Healthcare provides hospice care in more than 30 states for terminally ill patients and their families. ODSY offers pain management and addresses the psychological and spiritual needs of the patients and their families. Odyssey uses nurses, doctors, home healthcare aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers to provide care in patients&#8217; homes, nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Revenue Jumped 63.7% in the Fourth Quarter On Feb 18, Odyssey Healthcare reported fourth quarter earnings which met analysts&#8217; ]]></description>
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		<title>(KND) Kindred Healthcare, Inc. &#8211; Value &#8211; Zacks Rank Buy</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/24/knd-kindred-healthcare-inc-value-zacks-rank-buy/3596</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:38:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>vitalstocks</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (KND), the healthcare provider, saw its hospital business jump in the fourth quarter as the company surprised on estimates by 47.37%. Kindred has beat estimates 3 out of the last 4 quarters by an average of 37.22%. KND is trading at 12x forward earnings. Company Description Kindred Healthcare provides healthcare in over 40 states at 655 locations Incorporatedluding 82 long-term acute care hospitals, 228 skilled nursing centers and contract rehabilitation services called Peoplefirst. Revenue Jumped 5% in the Fourth Quarter On Feb 19, Kindred Healthcare reported fourth-quarter 2008 earnings that surprised on Wall Street estimates by 47.37%. Net income rose 11% to $21.8 million from $19.6 million. Earnings per share were 56 cents compared 51 cents in the fourth-quarter of 2007. Analysts expected only 38 cents. Revenue ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKH) Skilled Healthcare Group &#8211; Third Quarter Revenue Jumped 13%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/02/01/skh-skilled-healthcare-group-third-quarter-revenue-jumped-13/2466</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) is growing its nursing and assisted living network even during a tough environment. Analysts forecast earnings growth of 14.30% over the next 5 years. SKH is cheap. The company trades at only 8.2x forward earnings. Company Description Skilled Healthcare Group operates nursing and assisted living facilities, rehabilitation therapy and provides hospice care. Together, the company operates 10,100 licensed beds which are located in California, Texas, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Nevada. The facilities are usually clustered in large urban or suburban markets. The rehabilitation and hospice segments are distinct businesses. Hallmark Rehabilitation employs 1000 therapists and contracts with skilled nursing facilities as part of an integrated service. Third Quarter Revenue Jumped 13% On Nov 6, Skilled Healthcare reported third-quarter earnings that surprised on Wall Street ]]></description>
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		<title>(ENSG) The Ensign Group &#8211; nursing and rehabilitation care services in six Western states</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2009/01/21/ensg-the-ensign-group-nursing-and-rehabilitation-care-services-in-six-western-states/2257</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 19:34:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ensign Group, Inc. (ENSG) looks well positioned to benefit from the aging domestic population. The analyst community is bullish on the company, with the next-year estimate projecting 20% earnings growth. Company Description The Ensign Group, Inc., through its healthcare facilities, provides nursing and rehabilitation care services in six Western states Incorporatedluding Arizona and California. Its services include nursing and assisted living programs and physical, occupational and speech therapies. The company was founded in 1999 and has a market cap of $347 million. Third-Quarter Results Ensign reported third-quarter results on Oct 31 that demonstrated the company&#8217;s impressive growth trajectory. Revenue was up 12% from last year to $116.3 million, driven by strength in the company&#8217;s skilled nursing division, where revenue was up 25% to $51.4 million. Income came in at ]]></description>
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		<title>(ODSY) Odyssey Healthcare &#8211; Analysts expect 2008 year-over-year earnings growth of 22%</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/12/03/odsy-odyssey-healthcare-analysts-expect-2008-year-over-year-earnings-growth-of-22/1549</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Odyssey Healthcare Inc. (ODSY) is growing its hospice-care business through acquisition as revenue jumped 65.5% in the third-quarter. 2008 consensus estimates are 13% higher in the last 2 months. ODSY has a price-to-book of only 1.25. Company Description Odyssey Healthcare provides hospice care around the country for terminally ill patients and their families. ODSY offers pain management and addresses the psychological and spiritual needs of the patients and their families. Odyssey uses nurses, doctors, home healthcare aides, social workers, chaplains, bereavement counselors and trained volunteers to provide care in patients&#8217; homes, nursing homes or assisted living facilities. Odyssey Beat Wall Street Estimates by 35.17% in the Third Quarter On Oct 28, Odyssey Healthcare reported third-quarter earnings and saw revenue rise 65.5% to $165.2 million from $99.8 million in the third ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKH) &#8211; Skilled Healthcare Group &#8211; rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/19/skh-skilled-healthcare-group-rapidly-aging-domestic-population-applying-pressure-to-the-healthcare-system-4/601</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008 as the company continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its services. Analyst estimates have been rising, and the company&#8217;s share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high.Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. provides integrated long-term healthcare services in the United States. Its nursing facilities provide such services as chemotherapy, dialysis and rehabilitation. The company has a market cap of $596 million and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. Industry Trend With a rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system, healthcare providers have seen a big up tick in demand for their services. This environmental shift was evident when Skilled Healthcare Group reported strong second-quarter earnings on Aug 5. Revenue was up 19.3% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKH) &#8211; Skilled Healthcare Group &#8211; rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2008 12:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008 as the company continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its services. Analyst estimates have been rising, and the company&#8217;s share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high.Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. provides integrated long-term healthcare services in the United States. Its nursing facilities provide such services as chemotherapy, dialysis and rehabilitation. The company has a market cap of $596 million and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. Industry Trend With a rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system, healthcare providers have seen a big up tick in demand for their services. This environmental shift was evident when Skilled Healthcare Group reported strong second-quarter earnings on Aug 5. Revenue was up 19.3% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKH) &#8211; Skilled Healthcare Group &#8211; rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:20:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Shawn</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008 as the company continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its services. Analyst estimates have been rising, and the company&#8217;s share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high.Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. provides integrated long-term healthcare services in the United States. Its nursing facilities provide such services as chemotherapy, dialysis and rehabilitation. The company has a market cap of $596 million and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. Industry Trend With a rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system, healthcare providers have seen a big up tick in demand for their services. This environmental shift was evident when Skilled Healthcare Group reported strong second-quarter earnings on Aug 5. Revenue was up 19.3% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUNH) &#8211; Sun Healthcare Group &#8211; strong demand for healthcare services</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2008 11:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (SUNH) reported another solid quarter in early August in which its income was up big from last year. Analysts have revised their estimates upward within the last 30 days, and shares have rallied accordingly, recently hitting a new 26-week high.Sun Healthcare Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides long-term, sub-acute specialty healthcare services to seniors in the United States. The company was founded in 1989, has a market cap. of $744 million and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Industry Trend As a large portion of our nations&#8217;s population ages and transition into their golden years, it has triggered strong demand for healthcare services. This has enabled company&#8217;s like Sun Healthcare to drives sales and grow profits. This dynamic was evident when the company reported strong second-quarter results ]]></description>
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		<title>(SKH) &#8211; Skilled Healthcare Group &#8211; rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Sep 2008 01:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. (SKH) has been posting solid gains in 2008 as the company continues to benefit from strong underlying demand for its services. Analyst estimates have been rising, and the company&#8217;s share price recently set a new 52-week and all-time high.Skilled Healthcare Group, Inc. provides integrated long-term healthcare services in the United States. Its nursing facilities provide such services as chemotherapy, dialysis and rehabilitation. The company has a market cap of $596 million and is headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California. Industry Trend With a rapidly aging domestic population applying pressure to the healthcare system, healthcare providers have seen a big up tick in demand for their services. This environmental shift was evident when Skilled Healthcare Group reported strong second-quarter earnings on Aug 5. Revenue was up 19.3% from ]]></description>
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		<title>(SUNH) &#8211; Sun Healthcare Group &#8211; strong demand for healthcare services</title>
		<link>http://www.stockbloghub.com/2008/09/04/sunh-sun-healthcare-group-strong-demand-for-healthcare-services-2/439</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (SUNH) reported another solid quarter in early August in which its income was up big from last year. Analysts have revised their estimates upward within the last 30 days, and shares have rallied accordingly, recently hitting a new 26-week high.Sun Healthcare Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides long-term, sub-acute specialty healthcare services to seniors in the United States. The company was founded in 1989, has a market cap. of $744 million and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Industry Trend As a large portion of our nations&#8217;s population ages and transition into their golden years, it has triggered strong demand for healthcare services. This has enabled company&#8217;s like Sun Healthcare to drives sales and grow profits. This dynamic was evident when the company reported strong second-quarter results ]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Aug 2008 22:40:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sun Healthcare Group, Inc. (SUNH) reported another solid quarter in early August in which its income was up big from last year. Analysts have revised their estimates upward within the last 30 days, and shares have rallied accordingly, recently hitting a new 26-week high.Sun Healthcare Group, Inc., through its subsidiaries, provides long-term, sub-acute specialty healthcare services to seniors in the United States. The company was founded in 1989, has a market cap. of $744 million and is headquartered in Irvine, California. Industry Trend As a large portion of our nations&#8217;s population ages and transition into their golden years, it has triggered strong demand for healthcare services. This has enabled company&#8217;s like Sun Healthcare to drives sales and grow profits. This dynamic was evident when the company reported strong second-quarter results ]]></description>
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