UPS Market Vision May - Healthcare | Page 12

A UPS Economic Analysis Production

April 30, 2017

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More scrutiny, regulations and compliance.

Impact of declining reimbursements on value delivered to patient.

Consolidation among big healthcare distributors.

GDP grew 1.9% year-over-year in the first quarter, weighed down by a sharp slowdown in consumer spending and inventory building.

Manufacturing activity declined in March, but a rebound in utility production boosted industrial production growth.

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Unemployment remains low at 4.5% indicating the job market continues to tighten