Not to belabor the point, but the Affordable Care Act (perhaps better
known as "ObamaCare") is going to change the health insurance market in
some pretty significant ways – even though the actual percentage of
uninsured Americans isn't/wasn't as large as many people guess. In any
event, Aetna (NYSE: AET ) is approaching this new environment rather boldly. Not only has Aetna put other insurers like UnitedHealth (NYSE: UNH )
to shame with its participation in health care exchanges, but the
company has openly targeted double-digit top and bottom-line growth on a
long-term basis.
I do believe Aetna's reach exceeds its grasp. The good news is that
the Street isn't fully buying the story either, and actually seems to be
undervaluing even a more modest outlook. I expect plenty of noise and
turbulence over the next year or two as the sector adapts to the new
operating environment, but Aetna looks intriguing right now.
Please read more here:
http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2014/01/08/aetna-inc-has-bold-ambitions-in-a-changing-health.aspx
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