The S&P Healthcare Services Index increased 1.2% over the past month, underperforming the S&P 500, which increased 1.8% over the same period. The best performing sectors were Skilled Nursing (up 9.7%), Diagnostic Imaging (up 9.3%) and Home Care / Hospice (up 8.0%).

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