Encompass Health: the Largest Rehab Operator Benefits From Medicare Growth – the Stock Could Exceed 1998 Highs!

Encompass Health (ECH) demonstrates relative strength as the largest provider of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide. KeyBanc analysts see it as an "attractive growth stock that remains sheltered from ongoing political uncertainty," with a price target of $120 (Overweight). The CEO points to a significant unmet need and competitive advantages as the lowest-cost provider. The company has focused on Medicare patients, which have represented the fastest-growing population group in the U.S. over the last decade. The number of people over...