Analysis: Ahead Of Reform, Medical Care Slowdown Hits Companies

NEW YORK (Reuters) - As the clock ticks down to the start of a U.S. healthcare overhaul, companies from device makers to hospital chains have been surprised to see Americans make even fewer trips to the doctor's office.

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