Amedisys Inc (AMED), Gentiva Health Services, Inc. (GTIV): 1 Silver Lining in the Cloudy Jobs Picture

Yet another alternative is to invest in companies that stand to benefit from implementation of the Affordable Care Act’s mandate for individuals to purchase health insurance. This push is expected to help boost the fortunes of several parts of the health-care spectrum and should help the sector’s jobs market even more.

Walgreen Company (NYSE:WAG) is one potential winner. The giant pharmacy chain could get more business as more Americans gain insurance and buy prescription drugs. Walgreen also could benefit from its efforts to educate consumers about health care reform. The stock isn’t too expensive, either, with a forward P/E multiple of 14.

Foolish investors always look for the opportunities in the midst of the problems. The jobs outlook might be cloudy, but every cloud has its silver lining. And every Fool should have his and her silver lining playbook ready to find ways to profit.

The article 1 Silver Lining in the Cloudy Jobs Picture originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Keith Speights.

Fool contributor Keith Speights has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends 3M. 

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