Healthcare stocks continue to gain momentum this week, following the hype from the US midterm elections held earlier this week. Sector trends in healthcare technology and new treatments for rare diseases have sparked increased interest in the sector. Market participants see implementing self-service technology and giving accurate price estimates is key to improving the patient experience while ensuring a smooth revenue cycle. With elections in mind, PwC surveyed 1,500 people, for instance, and found that 59% cited healthcare as a very important issue. “Healthcare providers stand to benefit from successful efforts to bolster individual and group markets, even as device and pharmaceutical manufacturers could find themselves more at risk for scrutiny as attempts to control rising healthcare costs focus increasingly on drug prices,” analysts wrote in a post-election wrap-up. With these trends in mind, here are a few healthcare companies in focus.CIick Here For Friday's Top Biotech Stocks To Watch.