Two High-Yield Healthcare Stocks to Buy and Hold Forever

Bristol Myers Squibb and Medtronic are high-yield healthcare stocks that can be bought and held forever. Bristol Myers Squibb has a 4.6% yield and a payout ratio of around 85%, while Medtronic has a 2.9% yield. Both stocks have potential risks, such as patent cliffs and inefficiencies in their business models. However, Bristol Myers Squibb has been investing in its pipeline, and Medtronic is working to get back on the growth track. Both stocks offer a balance of risk and reward for dividend investors.