Top Medical Stocks Excelling Despite Workforce Obstacles

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The Medical Services sector is experiencing significant transformation driven by the expansion of digital health and value-based care. As the demand for remote treatment rises, the telemedicine and healthcare analytics market is projected to grow from $57.16 billion in 2025 at a CAGR of 22.5%, according to Mordor Intelligence. In contrast, the workforce shortage in healthcare, exacerbated by the pandemic, is expected to result in a shortfall of 11 million physicians globally by 2030, predominantly affecting low-income countries. This shortage has prompted a 5.6% increase in healthcare wages as organizations strive to retain staff.

BrightSpring Health Services, Biodesix, and HealthEquity are anticipated to benefit from these trends. BrightSpring, based in Louisville, KY, has reported a 25.6% year-over-year increase in net revenues. Biodesix’s revenue grew by 42% year-over-year, while HealthEquity saw a 7% rise in revenues for fiscal 2027. The Medical Services industry carries a Zacks Industry Rank #109, showing potential for strong performance despite lagging behind the broader sector and S&P 500 over the past year, with a collective gain of just 0.3% compared to 4.1% for the Medical sector and 26.7% for the S&P 500.

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