Encompass Health and Piedmont announce joint venture to own and operate rehabilitation hospital in Augusta, Georgia
Piedmont and Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) announced an expansion of their joint venture to include Walton Rehabilitation Hospital in Augusta, Georgia. The 70-bed hospital, located at 1355 Independence Drive, was acquired by Encompass Health in 2013. The existing joint venture includes several other hospitals in Georgia and Alabama, with plans to build more in Athens and Loganville, Georgia. This partnership aims to provide coordinated, patient-centered care, leveraging the strengths of both organizations. Patients will receive intensive therapy, frequent physician visits, and 24-hour nursing care, particularly aiding those recovering from severe conditions such as strokes and brain injuries.
- Expansion of joint venture with Piedmont to include Walton Rehabilitation Hospital, enhancing service reach in Augusta, Georgia.
- Plans to build additional hospitals in Athens and Loganville, Georgia, indicating growth potential.
- Focus on providing intensive therapy and 24-hour nursing care for patients with severe conditions, which may attract more patients and increase revenue.
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The 70-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital, located at 1355 Independence Drive, was purchased by Encompass Health in 2013.
"We are excited to continue growing our partnership with
"As a destination for healthcare, Piedmont Augusta treats patients from across
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Encompass Health contacts:
Media: Polly Manuel | 205 970-5912
polly.manuel@encompasshealth.com
Investor Relations: Mark Miller | 205 970-5860
mark.miller@encompasshealth.com
Piedmont Healthcare contact:
Media: John Manasso | 678 234-4012
john.manasso@piedmont.org
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