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Encompass Health Corporation (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the United States, and its news flow reflects ongoing activity across a broad national network. Company announcements frequently highlight new hospital openings, expansion into additional states and joint venture projects with regional health systems.
Recent news releases describe the opening of freestanding inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in markets such as Lake Worth and St. Petersburg in Florida, Amarillo in Texas and Danbury in Connecticut. These hospitals provide intensive physical, occupational and speech therapy, frequent physician visits and 24-hour nursing care for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. News items often detail facility features such as private rooms, therapy gyms with advanced rehabilitation technologies, activities of daily living suites, in-house dialysis suites and therapy courtyards.
Encompass Health’s news also covers development plans and partnerships, including joint venture hospitals with organizations like Vanderbilt Health and BSA Health System. These stories explain how new inpatient rehabilitation hospitals are intended to complement existing acute care services and expand access to hospital-level rehabilitative care in specific regions.
Investors and observers will also find financial and corporate updates in the company’s news, such as quarterly earnings results, guidance updates and dividend declarations. The company issues press releases summarizing its operating results, non-GAAP measures like Adjusted EBITDA and adjusted earnings per share, and information about investor conference calls and webcasts.
This news page aggregates these various categories of information, allowing readers to follow Encompass Health’s hospital openings, geographic expansion, partnerships, financial disclosures and industry recognitions in one place.
Encompass Health Corp. and Piedmont Healthcare have entered a joint venture agreement to operate inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in Georgia. This partnership expands their collaboration, already established in Alabama, to include new facilities in Atlanta and Columbus, expected to open in 2023. The agreement also involves Piedmont assuming partial ownership of the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital in Newnan. This expansion will increase the partnership's inpatient hospital count to four, aiming to provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from severe illnesses and injuries.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) will present at the RBC Capital Markets Global Healthcare Virtual Conference from May 18-20, 2021. The company's President and CEO, Mark Tarr, along with CFO Doug Coltharp, will engage in a fireside chat on May 19, 2021, at 8 a.m. EDT. The event can be accessed live via a webcast available at investor.encompasshealth.com. Encompass Health is recognized as a leader in integrated healthcare services, operating 139 hospitals and numerous home health and hospice locations across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
Encompass Health Corporation (EHC) reported a strong start to 2021, with Q1 net operating revenues of $1,230.4 million, a 4.1% increase from Q1 2020. Income from continuing operations per diluted share rose 23.0% to $1.07. Adjusted EBITDA grew by 10.0% to $250.8 million. The company raised its 2021 guidance, anticipating net revenues between $5,060 and $5,230 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1,000 to $1,030 million. Notably, the suspension of sequestration contributed to positive performance despite some declines in volume.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire the home health and hospice assets of Frontier Home Health and Hospice. This strategic acquisition includes nine home health and eleven hospice locations across Alaska, Colorado, Montana, Washington, and Wyoming, aiming to enhance Encompass's presence in new and existing markets. The Frontier locations generated approximately $36 million in revenue in 2020. The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2021, pending customary closing conditions and regulatory approval, with funding sourced from cash on hand and credit facilities.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced its participation in the UBS Global Healthcare Virtual Conference scheduled for May 24-26, 2021. A fireside chat featuring CEO Mark Tarr, CFO Doug Coltharp, and EVP Barb Jacobsmeyer will take place on May 25, 2021, at 9 a.m. EDT. The event will be broadcast live and accessible through the company's investor relations website. Encompass Health operates a large healthcare network across the U.S., providing integrated services through its hospitals, home health, and hospice agencies.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) has rescheduled its 2021 first quarter earnings conference call from 9 a.m. ET to 10 a.m. ET on April 28, 2021. This change aims to enable analysts to participate in both this call and another healthcare company's call. Interested parties can access the call by dialing 877-587-6761 or 706-679-1635 for international callers, using the pass code 8188583. A live webcast of the conference call will be available on the company's investor website.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) will participate in the BofA Securities Virtual Health Care Conference from May 11-13, 2021. CEO Mark Tarr and CFO Doug Coltharp will host a fireside chat on May 11 at 2 p.m. ET, available via live webcast. Encompass Health is a national leader in integrated healthcare services, operating 139 inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, 241 home health locations, and 82 hospice agencies across 39 states and Puerto Rico. The company is recognized as one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Encompass Health has opened the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of North Tampa, a 50-bed inpatient facility in Lutz, Florida. This new hospital features private patient rooms, advanced rehabilitation technologies, and a range of therapies including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. The facility aims to meet the growing demand for quality rehabilitative care in the Tampa Bay area. With this opening, Encompass Health operates 139 rehabilitation hospitals nationwide, reinforcing its commitment to high-quality healthcare services.
Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) announced that April Anthony will step down as CEO of Home Health and Hospice effective mid-June 2021. Under her leadership, the division's revenue grew from $400 million to $1.1 billion. The company is conducting a search for her successor while continuing its strategic review of the home health and hospice business initiated in December 2020. The leadership transition aims to maintain operational excellence to meet the increasing demand for in-home care from an aging population.
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) and Shannon Health have launched the Shannon Rehabilitation Hospital in San Angelo, Texas, marking Encompass's 138th inpatient rehabilitation facility. This 40-bed hospital provides private patient rooms, advanced rehabilitation technologies, and various therapies for patients recovering from strokes, brain injuries, and orthopedic conditions. Both organizations emphasize the hospital's role in enhancing care accessibility for local residents. Encompass Health's extensive network includes 138 hospitals and a strong reputation as a leading provider in integrated healthcare services.
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