Different types of healthcare companies we invest in
The healthcare sector is so broad that there are several different kinds of healthcare companies we are focused on:
- Drug companies: Drugmakers focused on developing drugs that treat or prevent diseases. Biotechs that use live organisms such as bacteria or enzymes to develop drugs, while pharmaceutical companies that use chemicals.
- Medical device companies: Medical device companies that make devices used to care for patients. The devices range from disposable gloves and thermometers to artificial heart valves and robotic surgical systems.
- Payer Payers, including health insurers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), play an especially important role in the U.S. healthcare system. Insurers charge premiums to individuals and employers to pay for healthcare costs, while PBMs administer prescription drug benefits for employers and health plans.
- Healthcare provider: Healthcare providers that stand at the front lines delivering healthcare services to patients. They include hospitals, physician practices, home health companies, and long-term care facilities.