Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Raises Stake in DaVita (BRK.A, DVA)

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (NYSE: BRK.A) bought another 639,200 shares of dialysis provider, DaVita HealthCare Partners Inc. (NYSE: DVA), last week. Buffett’s Company raised its stake after DaVita’s stocks fell sharply amid concerns over change in federal healthcare policy which can substantially reduce Medicare payments.

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DaVita Shares Rise on Merger Agreement (DVA)

DaVita Inc. (NYSE: DVA), a provider of dialysis services in the U.S. for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, today entered into a definitive merger agreement with HealthCare Partners, which is the U.S.’ largest operator of medical groups and physician networks.

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