Over the weekend, the results were released of a trial comparing the efficacy of two treatments for late stage liver cancer. The treatments were SIRT, pioneered by Australian biotech, Sirtex, versus Sorafenib. The results were generally positive for SIRT. So why has the market responded so harshly?
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Over the course of 2016, we provided insight into the competitive dynamics and aggregate prospects of several industry sectors, from financial markets to supermarkets, listed on the Australian stock market.

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Editor's Pick, Health Care, Stocks We Like

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Last November, Resmed launched its new range of AirFit masks. This led us to wonder if the uptick in growth in Resmed’s second quarter results was due to the new masks. Early indications are that the masks have been well received, and are increasing the company’s market share. continue…

by Ben MacNevin Posted in Health Care

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When it comes to political footballs, U.S. healthcare is hard to beat. Just seven years ago, in March 2010, the Affordable Care Act – nicknamed ‘Obamacare’ – became law. This significant overhaul of the U.S. healthcare system was, of course, strongly criticised by the Republican Party and its backers. Now, the Republicans are about to dismantle it. continue…

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We’ve postured that Resmed has fundamentally changed the US business model in its favour with its Airsense platform. After the release of Resmed’s second quarter results for financial year 2017, we explore how it is tracking against this thesis. continue…

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Privatisation of public health services is often met with fierce criticism (co-payments or ‘Mediscare’ anyone?). But positive feedback for Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital has allowed the NSW Government to push ahead with a hospital model that could benefit all stakeholders, including private healthcare operators. continue…

by Ben MacNevin Posted in Health Care

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As any adherent to professional value investing will attest, the practice in Australia has been challenging in 2016.  For a length of time that we’d prefer not to dwell on, we have rued the broad lack of opportunities.  As a result, Montgomery portfolios have not been fully invested, even as our funds have grown.

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Health Care

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Each year, health care spending chews up an increasingly large chunk of state and federal budgets. This trend is clearly unsustainable. Which is why the Australian government is conducting multiple reviews of the system in the hope of providing more efficient and cheaper care.  So, should we put our faith in the efficacy of these reviews?

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by Ben MacNevin Posted in Health Care

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One year ago this week we reviewed Valeant Pharmaceuticals. Specifically, we revealed that sell side research analysts had remained collectively positive on the prospects of the stock even as the share price was nose-diving as difficulties for the business and its managers were becoming apparent. Fast forward one year. The stock price has been decimated, and only now has the collective call of the Street turned to a sell. Too little too late. But definitely not the first nor the last.

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by Christopher Demasi Posted in Companies, Health Care

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Last month, Healthscope (ASX:HSO) announced it had experienced slower-than-expected hospital revenue growth for the quarter.  The announcement prompted a wave of selling, with the share price falling around 30%.  Does this present a buying opportunity?  Given the metrics of the private hospital industry, we think so.

by Roger Montgomery Posted in Health Care, Stocks We Like

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