The fourth-quarter 2023 earnings season for healthcare stocks is in full swing now. With quite a few companies having already reported results, we have identified some of the major growth drivers witnessed in the quarter. Higher patient volumes, admissions, patient days, telehealth services and demand for more affordable plans have significantly benefited the healthcare stocks, which is a part of the broader Zacks Medical sector (one of the 16 broad Zacks sectors within the Zacks Industry). The positives we ...