Lazard: CHS stands out in hospital space

Investment firm Lazard has started covering shares of hospital operators, but isn’t terribly enthused about their prospects compared to those of companies elsewhere in the health care space. The one exception: Community Health Systems, which has made some smart acquisitions and carries no short-term debt. Shares of CHS (Ticker: CYH) are up about 1 percent today.

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