AMEDISYS INC (AMED)

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Amedisys, Inc. is a healthcare services company. The Company's segments are Home Health, Hospice, Personal Care and Other. The Company is a provider of home health, hospice and personal care services. The Company owns and operates approximately 524 centers in 39 states and the District of Columbia. The Company's Home Health segment provides compassionate healthcare to help its patients recover from surgery or illness, live with chronic diseases, and prevent avoidable hospital readmissions. The Hospice segment provides support for those who are dealing with a terminal illness, such as heart disease, pulmonary disease, Alzheimer's and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The Personal care segment provides patients with assistance with the essential activities of daily living.