The second-quarter 2024 earnings season for healthcare stocks is in full swing now. Per early reports, rising patient volumes, revenue per patient days, utilization, premium rate hikes coupled with rising demand for affordable healthcare plans and technological enhancements have led to growth in healthcare stocks, which is part of the broader Zacks Medical sector (one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry).While there were positives, increasing expenses due to increased utilization partly ...