Healthcare >> Analyst Interviews >> August 10, 2009
Bret Jones is a Senior Analyst who covers health care IT at Brean Murray, Carret & Co., LLC. Prior to joining Brean Murray, Carret & Co., he was a Senior Analyst at Leerink Swann & Co., where he was named Institutional Investor's best "up-and-comer" for HCIT and distribution. FT/Starmine recognized Mr. Jones as the number one stock picker for the health care technology industry in 2009. Previous to Leerink Swann & Co., he was a Research Associate at SG Cowen & Co., LLC, in medical devices and technology. A graduate of Florida State University and Indiana University's Kelley School of Business, Mr. Jones also served four years in the United States Air Force as a Senior Airman. Profile
TWST: Healthcare IT has become a hot topic, driven by the stimulus package. Is that what's raised the space on investors' lists?
Mr. Jones: Absolutely. I believe the stimulus package has