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Healthcare stocks represent companies in a growing sector, crucial as global spending is high. Top firms like UnitedHealth and Vertex Pharmaceuticals lead in market stability and innovation.
♦ UPDATE: Learn about companies that are applying this timeless advice today. A version of this article appeared in the July–August 2008 issue of Harvard Business Review. James L. Heskett is a Baker ...